The stocks were discovered in a container at the Sepanggar Port cold room facility in Inanam Laut. - COURTESY PICKOTA KINABALU: Sabah authorities have seized more than 27 tonnes of frozen chicken imported without permits. The stocks were discovered in a container at the Sepanggar Port cold room facility in Inanam Laut. Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Industry Minister Datuk Jamawi Jaafar said any attempt to bring food products into Sabah without proper approval could jeopardise public health, biosecurity, and public confidence in the national food control system. "This operation clearly demonstrates Sabah's firm stance and continued commitment to ensuring that only food products which comply with established standards and legal requirements are allowed to enter the market," he added.

Source: New Strait Times February 05, 2026 04:19 UTC