AKPS Seizes Non-Compliant Vegetables and Seafood at Bukit Kayu Hitam

Bukit kayu hitam: The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) seized various vegetables and seafood that did not comply with import and labelling requirements at the Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex on Friday and Saturday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Bukit Kayu Hitam AKPS Commander SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M Nasir stated that the seized items included vegetables lacking the 3P certificate, which involves distribution, packaging, and labelling certification. Additionally, there were undeclared items among the confiscated goods.

Among the seized goods were vannamei prawns that exceeded the declared amount, along with undeclared giant freshwater prawns, fish meat, and oyster meat. The total value of the seizure stood at RM62,804, and the case is currently being investigated under Sections 11(1) and 11 of the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 (Act 728).

Commander Mohd Nasaruddin mentioned that the case has been handed over to the Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services (MAQIS) for further action.