Malaysia yet to receive answers from Thailand on shrimp dispute

Thailand may consider raising shrimp issue with WTO, Asean

Shrimps are sold at Bang Khong market in Samut Prakan on March 24. Thailand and Malaysia are at odds over the shrimp dispute. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)

Malaysia is still waiting for a response from Thailand on sanitary concerns as the two countries remain in dispute over seafood bans.Adnan Hussain, the Malaysian Fisheries Department director-general, said on Monday that Malaysia has not received answers on safety worries about shrimp from Thailand, which is a pre-condition before deciding on the ban.

“We have asked the Thai authorities to answer the questionnaires we sent regarding shrimp imports so that they can provide the necessary clarification,” Mr Adnan was quoted as saying by Bernama.

“Once we receive the response, we will assess whether it meets Malaysia’s biosecurity requirements,” the official added.