Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Archives

5 August 2026

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High Costs Stall Malaysia’s Shift To Closed-House Poultry Farming

Malaysia's push for closed-house poultry farming has stalled, with only 8% of poultry houses fully adopting the system after nearly three decades. DVS says high costs remain the biggest barrier, especially for small and medium-sized farmers.

28 July 2026

Animal health

Only 50 Veterinary Specialists In Malaysia, Experts Seek Local Training Pathway

Malaysia needs more veterinary specialists, not just vet GPs, as only 50 vet specialists serve the country. Experts urge local residency training, specialist recognition in the civil service, and new pathways to strengthen animal health and food security.

21 April 2026

Animal health

Malaysia Short Of Nearly 6,000 Vets, Says DVS

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.

23 February 2026

Animal health

DVS Facing 50% Veterinary Officer Shortage Nationwide: Minister

Mat Sabu says DVS is short of 257 veterinary officers, with 255 filled posts against 512 needed, leaving DVS operating at half of its required manpower nationwide. Vacancies can't be filled automatically because appointments are subject to JPA approval.

12 February 2026

Animal health

Pork Importers Back Pig Farming Ban In Selangor

A pork importers' group backs total reliance on imported pork in Selangor, arguing that local farmers can't afford the scale needed for pollution control. PPPKM says imported pork already covers 80% of demand, claiming imported pork is cheaper and safer.

9 February 2026

Animal health

Malaysian Pork Importers Differ Over Safety Of Pork Imports From Thailand

The Malaysia Association of Pork Products Importers and Exporters expresses concern over the safety of pork imports from Thailand, citing periodic ASF reports there, but Persatuan Pengimport Produk Khinzir Malaysia maintains these pork imports are safe.

28 January 2026

Animal health

DVS: Centralised Pig Farming Protects Public Health, Curbs Environmental Pollution

The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) says modern pig farming can protect public health and ensure environmentally friendly waste management. DVS also says centralised pig farming reduces the risk of Nipah virus outbreaks and disease transmission.

23 January 2026

Animal health

DVS: No Uncontrolled Public Health Risk From AMR In Farms

DVS rebuts a media report claiming a superbug risk in farms, clarifying that its AMR surveillance findings do not indicate compromised food safety nor uncontrolled public health risk. DVS says AMR can't be attributed solely to farm-level antimicrobial use.

23 January 2026

Animal health

Virologist Lam Sai Kit Backs Bukit Tagar Centralised Pig Farming

Virologist Dr Lam Sai Kit, whose team discovered the Nipah virus during the 1999 outbreak, supports the Bukit Tagar centralised pig farm plan, saying modern pig farming boosts public health protection and curbs the risk of Nipah and ASF disease outbreaks.

21 January 2026

Animal health

‘Malaysia Agreed To Recognise That US Food System Is Safe’, Says USDA

After meeting KPKM Minister Mat Sabu and Miti’s sec-gen in Malaysia last week, USDA Under Secretary Luke Lindberg says ART shows that "Malaysia agreed to recognise that the US food system is safe". A KPKM delegation is visiting the US now during winter.

Tag: Department of Veterinary Services (DVS)

High Costs Stall Malaysia’s Shift To Closed-House Poultry Farming

Only 50 Veterinary Specialists In Malaysia, Experts Seek Local Training Pathway

Malaysia Short Of Nearly 6,000 Vets, Says DVS

DVS Facing 50% Veterinary Officer Shortage Nationwide: Minister

Pork Importers Back Pig Farming Ban In Selangor

Malaysian Pork Importers Differ Over Safety Of Pork Imports From Thailand

DVS: Centralised Pig Farming Protects Public Health, Curbs Environmental Pollution

DVS: No Uncontrolled Public Health Risk From AMR In Farms

Virologist Lam Sai Kit Backs Bukit Tagar Centralised Pig Farming

‘Malaysia Agreed To Recognise That US Food System Is Safe’, Says USDA

Hospital Director Transferred To JKN Sabah After Sexual Harassment Cases

Cardiac Hospital HOD Faces Two Sexual Harassment Allegations

Hospital Director Accused Of Sexually Harassing Second Victim

Is Insurance Clawback Legal In Malaysia? — Specialist

MOH Clawing Back Critical Allowance Payments From Sexual Harassment Victim