Quarantine
There is currently no quarantine for animals coming from the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Brunei and Sabah provided that they have been in the country for at least 6 months or 12 months for Brunei and Sabah. From all other countries there is a period of quarantine of up to 6 months; the exact period is determined from the date of the last rabies vaccination and subsequent blood test. However quarantine regulations can differ according to the species of animal or bird and all regulations can change depending on the current situation so it is important to check with Dr Ling for the latest requirements well in advance of your arrival. If quarantine is required, book a place in the quarantine centre as early as possible to ensure availability prior to making transport arrangements.
All materials accompanying an animal or bird (feed, plastic, bone etc.) are not permitted to enter Malaysia unless special permission is issued by the veterinary authority.
Quarantine kennels
The quarantine kennels are currently located in the area behind GK Supermarket, ten minutes drive from Piasau Camp and Lutong. There are plans however to open a new quarantine centre by the Sarawak/Brunei border which is a 20 minute drive from Piasau Camp.
The quarantine kennels are basic, with bare concrete walls and floor and no outside runs, but they are relatively clean. You can arrange for some bedding and toys to be taken into the kennels. Animals are fed twice a day. If you prefer, you can take in your own food rather than rely on what is provided by the kennels.
By pre-arrangement you can visit twice daily although week-end visits can be difficult to arrange. The cost is very low, a few Malaysian dollars a day. As an alternative to keeping your pet in quarantine in Miri, you could put the animal in quarantine in Britain or Australia, where facilities are better, but the cost will then be much higher and you will not be able to visit the animal.
As an alternative to keeping your pet in quarantine in Miri, you
could put the animal in quarantine in Britain or Australia, where
facilities are better but more expensive but you will not be able
to visit the animal.
Transporting the animal
Transport could be a problem area. Malaysia Airlines are not used
to handling animals and there have been cases where animals have
missed their connection and arrived 24 hours late, having been left
without food and water during this time. However, Malaysia Airlines
is the only company with connecting flights from mainland Malaysia
or Singapore, so there is no alternative at the present time.
See MAS Animal Hotel.
It is best to book your animal on the same flights as yourself, as excess baggage, and make sure they make the connection. You can make sure your pet
catches a connecting flight when you arrive in Kuala Lumpur (and
then arrange for it to be met in Miri) but this adds another complication
when first arriving at Kuala Lumpur: internal and international
flights depart from a different terminals.
Animals are not permitted in some transit accommodation
in Miri, so you will have to make alternative arrangements
for the care of your animals in the short term.
Documentation
All dogs and cats must be identified by a microchip that can be read by an ISO compatible reader.
There are a number of documents required to import a pet.
- An export licence from the country of origin and an import licence.
- A veterinary health certificate from the country of origin
which states that the animal is free from certain diseases.
- A health and vaccination record card in particular stating the date of the last rabies vaccination.
- A photo of the animal (requirements differ depending on the type of animal and the country of origin).
- Extra documentation may be required for different species of animal or bird.
Dr Ling is able to arrange all the necessary paperwork on your behalf and to inform the Government Veterinary Officer prior to arrival.
Veterinarians
Lot 2092 Piasau Lorong 7
Jalan Pujut-Lutong,
PO Box 1331,
98009 Miri
Contact: Dr TK Long/Dr Alvina Tan
Mon-Sat 07:30-18:00;
Sun and Pub. Hol 08:00-13:00
Tel: +60 85 655188 / +60 85 6551
Fax: +60 85 663088
H/P: +60 (0)19 8855588
Live Animal Medical Centre
Mobile Veterinary Service by appointment daily.
Pet shop, boarding, international export-import service for pets.
Lot 1490,
Jalan Krokop 10B,(behind Krokop market)
Krokop,
Miri,
Sarawak
Contact: Dr Betty Chang
Mon-Sat 08:00-17:30; Sun and Pub.Hol. 09:00-12:30
Tel: +60 85 439439
Fax: +60 85 426300
H/P (emergency): +60 (0)12 8059000
Betty Veterinary Clinic & Surgery
Pet shop, boarding and Betty can arrange to import a pedigree puppy, such as golden retriever, from Australia.
Lot 163,
Block 11 MCLD,
2 Mile Miri-Bintulu Road,
Miri,
Sarawak
Contact: Dr Yap/Dr Hii King Leong
Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00; Sun and Pub.Hol. 14:00-17:00
Tel: +60 85 417128
Fax: +60 85 427128
H/P: +60 (0)12 8755833
Pet shop, boarding.
Pet Shops
In addition to the previously mentioned Veterinary clinics which also sell pet products, there are a number of pet shops in Miri and a large number of tropical fish dealers.
Lot Lot 381 A&B,
Jalan South Yu Seng,
Miri
Tel: +60 85 426832
Fax: +60 85 428832
Deals in aquariums and pet accessories.
Lot 619 J. Pelita 3,
Pelita Commercial Centre,
Jalan Miri-Pujut,
Miri
Tel: +60 85 436827
Tel/Fax: +60 85 438827
Aquariums, fish and accessories
Lot 2932 Ground floor,
Faradale Garden,
Jalan Bulan Sabit,
Miri
Tel: +60 85 438439
Fax: +60 85 437439
Contact: Fiona N.J. Chai,Loo Sui Aung
H/P: +60 (0)13 8308439
Mon-Sat 08:00-18:00 Sun 08:00-17:00
Lot 2118 J. Yakin,
Yakin Commercial Centre,
Miri
Tel: +60 85 419018
Every day 09:30-21:00
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