KOTA BARU: A consignment of mangoes from Thailand was stopped from entering Malaysia at the Rantau Panjang checkpoint after the fruit was believed to contain the mango pulp weevil (Stemochtetus mangiferae), a pest that feeds inside mangoes.
SEPANG: The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (Maqis) seized 1,780 kg of beef, estimated to be worth RM250,000, from Australia at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) cargo here last Friday (Dec 15).
BUTTERWORTH: Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (Maqis) has foiled attempts to bring in nearly five tonnes of cheese powder worth RM140,000 from Denmark without a valid import permit.