The Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, received a courtesy call from Dr. Emmanuelle Soubeyran, Director General of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), at the Ministry headquarters in Putrajaya on 10 June 2026.
The high-level meeting reaffirmed the longstanding partnership between Malaysia and WOAH in advancing animal health, veterinary services, disease surveillance, emergency preparedness, and the implementation of the comprehensive ‘One Health’ approach.
Also in attendance were senior officials from the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS), the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS), the Department of Fisheries (DOF), the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN), and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES).
During the session, Datuk Chan expressed Malaysia’s appreciation for WOAH’s continuous support in elevating national veterinary capacity, promoting transparent disease reporting, and advancing international animal health standards. The dialogue centered on Malaysia’s ongoing efforts to integrate the One Health framework across the livestock, public health, wildlife, aquatic animal, and environmental sectors. This collaborative approach is vital for mitigating biosecurity and disease risks at the human-animal-environment interface.
Malaysia also highlighted several milestones in its current national initiatives, sharing progress on the implementation of the National Bridging Workshop Roadmap and the Malaysia Rabies Elimination Strategy. Furthermore, the delegation outlined heightened national preparedness measures against transboundary animal diseases and emerging zoonotic threats. Both parties concluded the session by exchanging strategic views on the WOAH Performance of Veterinary Services Pathway, whichserves as a critical benchmark for the continuous improvement and modernization of Malaysia’s veterinary infrastructure.
The courtesy call underscores WOAH’s recognition of Malaysia’s dedication to building a coordinated, resilient, and future-ready animal health system. It further reinforces the shared commitment between Malaysia and WOAH to strengthen resilience against evolving animal health and zoonotic challenges.