Malaysia keeps prawn ban: DOF says 30‑day assessment needed once Thai documents complete

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Malaysia’s Department of Fisheries has maintained its ban on prawns while stating that a 30-day assessment period is required after receiving documents from Thailand. The decision follows ongoing regulatory review of seafood imports.

KOTA BHARU, July 4 — The Department of Fisheries (DOF) requires at least 30 days to assess documents submitted by...