Malaysia and Thailand in talks to resolve shrimp import suspension, says Mat Sabu
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马来西亚与泰国正就虾类进口暂停问题进行密集磋商，双方致力于在维护各自利益的前提下寻求解决方案。农业及粮食安全部长莫哈末沙布表示，此事已获首相安华关注，目前仍处于谈判阶段。马来西亚将保护国家权益，泰方则需就鱼类及虾类出口事宜提供说明。农业部秘书长依山依萨指出，马方已收到泰国对问卷的回复，目前正评估核实信息，确保符合国家生物安全要求。此前，马来西亚自6月1日起对
KLANG, June 20 — Malaysia and Thailand are holding intensive discussions over the temporary suspension of shrimp imports, with both sides working towards a solution that safeguards their respective interests, Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu said.
He said the matter, which had also received Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s attention, is still at the negotiation stage to find the best possible solution.
“We are trying to protect the country’s rights and interests, while the Thai side will provide clarification on matters related to fish and shrimp exports to Malaysia,” he told a press conference after officiating the Road to MAHA 2026 Central Zone programme here today.
Meanwhile, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) secretary-general Datuk Seri Isham Ishak said Malaysia had received Thailand’s response to a questionnaire issued by the ministry and was currently assessing the information provided.
“The response has been received. What needs to be done now is to assess, verify and audit the information to ensure it meets all national biosecurity requirements and conditions,” he said when met at the same event.
Malaysia had previously said it would assess Thailand’s compliance with its biosecurity requirements following the temporary suspension of imports involving five shrimp species.
Director-General of Fisheries Datuk Adnan Hussain had said KPKM had requested Thailand to respond to a questionnaire sent through Malaysia’s agricultural representative office in Bangkok.
On May 16, Malaysia tightened controls on fisheries imports from Thailand by imposing certificate of analysis (CoA) requirements for seabass and a temporary suspension on five shrimp species effective June 1.
The suspension involves Penaeus esculentes, Fenneropenaeus merguiensis, Penaeus vannamei, Penaeus monodon and Penaeus stylirostris.
Thailand has since reportedly said it was prepared to raise the issue at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and Asean forums if bilateral negotiations fail to resolve the matter. — Bernama
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