Malaysian imports for pig products strict due to swine influeza risk

The ban on the importation of pigs and pig products from infected countries such as China and the risk of contracting Swine Influenza virus H1N1 (SIV H1N1) or swine flu will continue to prevent the spread of the epidemic in this country. The ban is among the control and prevention measures taken by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI) to ensure that no party still imports pork without a permit. Although this may cause a shortage of pork supply, this step should be taken to avoid new health problems apart from Covid.