Malaysia poultry import applications suspended

The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced today (June 8) that the processing of applications for importing poultry and poultry products from Malaysia would be suspended with immediate effect.

"The decision was taken following confirmation of cases involving the highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 in chickens in the country," a CFS spokesman said.

"We will seek further information about the case from the relevant authorities," he said.

Ends/Friday, June 8, 2007