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Who sets the rules here
Sarawak sets its own pet-import rules. The national rules of Malaysia do not apply here.
- Official source
- dvs.sarawak.gov.my
- Relationship to Malaysia
- sets its own rules
How Sarawak handles your pet
Key points
- Sarawak sets its own pet-import rules under section 9(1) of its Veterinary Public Health Ordinance 1999, and issues its own import permit — one is required even for a pet travelling from peninsular Malaysia or Sabah
- Quarantine is decided by the rabies antibody titre rather than by origin alone: above 0.5 IU/ml there is none, below it fourteen days, and thirty days where the pet is vaccinated but the titre is unknown
- Pets arriving from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Sweden or Brunei are exempt from quarantine
- The pet must be at least three months old and must not be pregnant
Each fact comes straight from the operator’s published policy. Tap the to read the exact wording; the opens the source page.
Health & documents
Health & documents
Breed restrictions
Banned breeds: American Pit Bull, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog, Japanese Tosa, Akita Inu, Neapolitan Mastiff, Fila Brazileiro, Dogo Argentino, Russo-European Laika, Owtcharka, Canary Dog, Tibetan Mastiff, Kai Dog verified 2026-09-28
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Sarawak have breed restrictions for pets?
Yes, Sarawak has breed-specific restrictions. Restricted breeds include: American Pit Bull, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Terrier, American Bulldog, Japanese Tosa. Check if your breed is affected at www.pawgo.fr.Build my pet's travel plan →