On July 12, 2024, Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) issued a notification on the waiver of inspection charges for export of fish inspected at all exit points.

As stipulated in the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Regulations (Fees and Charges) 2013 [P.U.(A) 115/2013], MAQIS imposes an inspection fee of RM0.05 per kg for containers or any other storage units holding more than 100 kg of fish. The export inspection charges for fish refers to the fees imposed on exporters for each consignment that is inspected before exportation.

As advocated by FMM to assist in reducing the export cost, MAQIS has AGREED to exempt the export inspection charges of RM0.05 per kg at all exit points effective August 1, 2024.

Further information can be obtained from the following link:
1. MAQIS notification: https://www.fmm.org.my/upload/Pengecualian Caj Pemeriksaan Eksport.pdf
2. Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Regulations (Fees and Charges) 2013: https://www.maqis.gov.my/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/PERATURAN-PERATURAN-PERKHIDMATAN-KUARANTIN-DAN-PEMERIKSAAN-MALAYSIA-FI-DAN-CAJ-2013-P.UA-115.pdf

For enquiries, please contact Ms Farah Nabilah of the FMM Secretariat at Tel: 03-62867321 or Email: farah_nabilah@fmm.org.my