Malaysia legislation
Section 4
Section 4
The State Veterinary Authority shall—
(a)
be responsible for the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance, and in particular—
(i)
to control and regulate the import and export of animals, fish and animal or fish products;
(ii)
to regulate the establishment and management of livestock farms, abattoirs and meat processing plants;
(iii)
to ensure, by way of examination and certification, that meat from animals sold or offered for sale, are fit and safe for human consumption;
(iv)
to develop plans and programmes for the prevention of and spread of animal, fish or zoonotic diseases;
(v)
to promote animal welfare and improvement of the standards of veterinary services in the State;
(vi)
to regulate and control the usage and administration of feeds and veterinary drugs on animals and fish;
(vii)
to regulate and control the use, prescription and administration of veterinary biologics on animals and fish; and
(viii)
to take such other measures as may be necessary, to promote veterinary public health;
(b)
establish veterinary centres for treatment and care of animals and fish, and the general provision of veterinary services;
(c)
perform such other functions and duties in relation to this Ordinance as the Minister may from time to time direct; and
(d)
carry on such other activities as may appear to the State
Veterinary Authority, in consultation with the Minister, requisite, advantageous or convenient for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Ordinance.
Directions of the Minister