PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia remains free of the Nipah virus, with the situation continuously monitored through preventive measures and ongoing preparedness, says the Veterinary Services Department (DVS). "Surveillance measures include annual monitoring of domestic and wild pigs for early detection. Last year, more than 2,000 samples from domestic pigs and 48 samples from wild boar were tested, all returning negative results for the Nipah virus," the statement read. DVS also controls pork imports, permitting only countries certified as Nipah-free to export to Malaysia. Nipah virus is a zoonotic disease transmitted from animals to humans.

Source: The Star February 23, 2026 03:57 UTC