AKPS detains 28-tonne buffalo meat shipment over import document irregularities

Shah Alam, Malaysia - On November 6, the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at Port Klang intercepted a 28-tonne shipment of buffalo meat imported from India. The consignment, valued at RM413,728, was seized following an inspection where discrepancies were found between the halal certificate documents and the information provided in the import permit.

Port Klang AKPS commander Datuk Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal revealed that the documents contained information not matching the declaration, leading to the entire 27,984 kilogramme consignment being seized for further investigation. The goods will be handed over to the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (MAQIS) for additional scrutiny under the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 (Act 728).

Nik Ezanee emphasized AKPS' commitment to bolstering enforcement and tightening controls at the country's entry points to tackle non-compliance, document manipulation, and abuse of import procedures.