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Mohd Noor Hisham Mohd Haron

Malaysia Short Of Nearly 6,000 Vets, Says DVS

21 April, 2026
Malaysia is facing a severe shortage of nearly 6,000 veterinarians, says the DVS, as the country only has 2,600 active vets compared to 8,500 needed. The ratio of vets to people in Malaysia is 1:13,700, far worse than the international standard of 1:5,000.

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