Two British Shorthair Cats From Ukraine Detained At Cargo Complex, KLIA

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Two cats of the British Shorthair breed from Ukraine are being detained at the Cargo Complex of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang after the microchip numbers on them were found not the same as those stated in their import permit. Selangor Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) director Dr Tarmisal Alimin, in a statement Friday, said it was detected during an inspection last Wednesday. He said it is an offence to import pets by declaring false, inaccurate or misleading information as provided under Section 13 of the Malaysian Quarantine Services and Inspection Act 2011, which provides a fine of not more than RM50,000 or imprisonment for up to two years, or both, upon conviction. --BERNAMA