Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department
| Jabatan Perkhidmatan Kuarantin dan Pemeriksaan Malaysia جابتن ڤرخدمتن كوارنتين دان ڤمريقسأن مليسيا | |
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| Formed | 1 April 2013 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Malaysia |
| Headquarters | Level 4, Menara 4G1, Wisma Tani, No. 28, Persiaran Perdana, Precinct 4, Federal Government Administrative Centre, 62624, Putrajaya |
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| Parent Department | Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security |
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| Website | www |
The Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Malay: Jabatan Perkhidmatan Kuarantin dan Pemeriksaan Malaysia; Jawi: جابتن ڤرخدمتن كوارنتين دان ڤمريقسأن مليسيا; officially abbreviated as MAQIS) is a Malaysian government agency under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security that is responsible for enforcing Malaysian quarantine laws and provides an integrated services related to quarantine and inspection works, particularly for agricultural and agro-based products.[1] Since its establishment in 2013, MAQIS has been regarded as a bastion of the nation's biosecurity.[2]
History
In 2005, Muhyiddin Yassin, the then-Minister of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry, came up with the idea for the establishment of the MAQIS as a single body to provide quarantine and inspection services at the country's entry points, which was modelled after the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service (AQIS), which have a similar roles.[3][4][5]
MAQIS was formally established on 1 March 2013 under Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 (Act 728) and took over many functions of the policy departments under the Ministry which previously carried out their functions separately prior to 2008.[5][6] In 2021, MAQIS amended the Act 728 which allows the department to expand further its enforcement powers.[7][8][9][10]
Functions
MAQIS' main function is to control all 57 Malaysian border entry points by inspecting all agricultural goods imported into the country to ensure they are safe for every Malaysians to consume. The department also prevents the entry of unsafe agricultural goods and many attempts to bring unsafe agricultural goods into the country have been successfully blocked.[11][12] Apart from it, MAQIS also provides quarantine, inspection and enforcement services at all Malaysian border entry points.[13]
References
- ^ "MAQIS cegah penyakit dan perosak pertanian". Berita Harian. 26 October 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "MAQIS benteng biosekuriti negara". Buletin TV3. 22 October 2024. Retrieved 25 July 2025.
- ^ "MAQIS kawal pintu masuk negara". Berita Harian. 14 December 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "MAQIS - SAFEGUARDING THE COUNTRY". New Straits Times. 14 December 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ a b Nor 'Asyikin Mat Hayin (9 February 2020). "Jaga 57 pintu masuk negara". Harian Metro. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "Akta Perkhidmatan Kuarantin dan Pemeriksaan 2011 (Akta 728)" (PDF). Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 May 2017. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "MAQIS confident amendment to Act 728 can expand enforcement powers". The Edge Malaysia. 7 March 2021. Archived from the original on 15 May 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "Pindaan Akta 728 mampu luaskan bidang kuasa Maqis". Astro Awani. 7 March 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "Maqis hopes Act 728 can be amended to expand enforcement powers". Malaysiakini. 29 December 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ Hazelen Liana Kamarudin (7 March 2021). "Pindaan Akta 728 perkasa tugas Maqis". Sinar Harian. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "MAQIS diarah perketat kawalan". Berita Minggu. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ "MAQIS perketatkan kawalan produk luar masuk negara". Metro Ahad. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 25 July 2022.
- ^ Muhamad Izzat Nasuruden (26 June 2018). "Maqis warta, kawal 57 pintu masuk import dan eksport". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 25 July 2020.