Malaysia and Thailand in talks to resolve shrimp import suspension, says Mat Sabu (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysia and Thailand are negotiating to resolve a shrimp import suspension imposed by Malaysia in June 2026, with Thailand considering WTO and Asean actions if no agreement is reached.

• Malaysia suspended imports of five Thai shrimp species in June 2026 as part of biosecurity measures
• Malaysia and Thailand are negotiating to resolve the import suspension
• Thailand may escalate the issue to WTO and Asean forums if negotiations fail