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Nation 18 Mar 2025 | 12:29 AM

MAHB improves security to fight wildlife smuggling at KLIA

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is improving its security at KLIA and working closely with enforcement agencies to fight wildlife smuggling.

Nation 27 Jan 2025 | 01:34 AM

Attempt to smuggle raw sea cucumbers into Malaysia fails in Johor

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis), in collaboration with the Customs Department, successfully thwarted an attempt to smuggle four barrels containing raw sea cucumbers into Malaysia at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex, here.

Nation 23 Jan 2025 | 02:44 AM

Johor Maqis busts bid to smuggle in nearly 30,000kg of chicken bottoms

ISKANDAR PUTERI: An attempt to bring in more than 29 tonnes of undocumented raw chicken bottoms was flagged by the authorities at the Kompleks Sultan Abu Bakar (KSAB) customs, inspection and quarantine complex here.

Nation 15 Jan 2025 | 10:52 AM

Maqis hands over five tonnes of seized frozen chicken to Zoo Negara

PUTRAJAYA: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) has handed over 417 boxes of frozen chicken cuts weighing 5,004kg that it confiscated to Zoo Negara.

Nation 21 Dec 2024 | 05:01 AM

Over 21kg of wagyu beef from Japan seized by Maqis in Johor

ISKANDAR PUTERI: More than 21kg of wagyu beef from Japan has been seized at the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex here.

Starpicks 18 Nov 2024 | 11:00 PM

IMPORTANCE OF ANIMAL QUARANTINE

LIVE animal quarantine means isolating animals, fish or poultry that may carry infectious diseases from other animals or humans for a certain period of time.

Nation 13 Dec 2024 | 04:24 AM

Johor Maqis seizes nearly six tonnes of wood products imported without a permit

JOHOR BARU: Almost 6,000kg of wood products worth RM75,000 from China have been seized at the Pasir Gudang port here.

Nation 24 Nov 2024 | 03:10 AM

Maqis seizes RM4,000 worth of smuggled seafood at Johor-Singapore border

ISKANDAR PUTERI: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) has seized seafood products worth more than RM4,000 from a lorry en route to Singapore via the Sultan Abu Bakar Complex.

Nation 27 Oct 2024 | 03:17 PM

Agriculture ministry probing influx of 'shine muscat' grapes into country

PASIR PUTEH: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry will conduct further inspection over the influx of 'Shine Muscat' grapes imported into the country.

Nation 23 Oct 2024 | 04:36 AM

Over RM31mil in subsidised diesel seized from Jan to Oct, says Domestic Trade Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR: Some 13.8 million litres of subsidised diesel worth over RM31 million have been seized in anti-smuggling efforts between Jan and Oct 2024, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry reported.

Nation 19 Sept 2024 | 08:09 AM

Motorhomes linked to GISB brought to border to renew permits, says Immigration Dept

PETALING JAYA: Two motorhomes driven by five men allegedly linked to Global Ikhwan Services and Business Holdings (GISB) were reportedly brought to the border to renew soon-to-expire International Circulation Permits (ICPs), according to the Kedah Immigration.

Starpicks 16 Oct 2024 | 11:00 PM

REFORMING MALAYSIA’S RICE INDUSTRY

PUTRAJAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) is set to reform the padi and rice industry, focusing on padi pricing, local white rice production, separation of powers and enforcement measures.

Nation 9 Oct 2024 | 06:46 AM

Seven enforcement agencies under Agriculture Ministry to be merged, says Mat Sabu

PUTRAJAYA: The Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (KPKM) will merge seven enforcement agencies under its purview to enhance regulation within the agro-food sector.

Nation 24 July 2024 | 03:37 AM

Maqis seizes bird's nests without import permit at KLIA

SEPANG: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) has seized 2kg of bird’s nests worth RM8,000 without a valid import permit at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 2.

Nation 14 Oct 2024 | 10:35 AM

Bags and bovines: Over RM200,000 in cattle and handbags seized at Kelantan border points

KOTA BARU: Authorities have thwarted various attempts to smuggle valuables through Kelantan borders including detaining 26 cows.

Nation 5 July 2024 | 03:40 AM

Maqis foils attempt to bring in sacrificial meat from Bangladesh

KOTA BARU: The Kelantan branch of the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) foiled an attempt to bring in 20kg of sacrificial meat, worth RM600, from Bangladesh at the Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (LTSIP) here last week.

Nation 1 Aug 2024 | 09:23 AM

Selangor Customs seize 231 luxury cars, trees, tobacco worth RM30mil

KLANG: The Central Zone II (Selangor) Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) confiscated 231 luxury vehicles and various commodities amounting to RM30.8mil during six separate operations aimed at crippling smuggling activities in June and July.

Nation 24 Jan 2025 | 08:59 AM

Frozen frog meat among RM1.4mil seized smuggled Chinese New Year goods

KLANG: The Royal Malaysian Customs Department foiled an attempt to smuggle frozen meat and various types of food, including frog meat believed to be intended for distribution during Chinese New Year.

Nation 26 Apr 2024 | 11:00 PM

Two poodles detained at KLIA over microchips

SEPANG: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) has detained two poodles from China after their microchips were found to differ from those on their declared import permits.

Nation 21 Aug 2024 | 02:08 AM

Lorry with pest-infested vegetables told to turn back to Singapore

GELANG PATAH: A lorry carrying long cabbages was directed to turn back to Singapore after the vegetables were found to have been infested with pests.

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