The requirement to use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to export swiftlet nests from the country of origin was not set by the Malaysian government, but imposed by China.
Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Deputy Minister Datuk Chua Tee Yong said since China was the importing country, all parties must respect the decision to use RFID.
Datuk Chua was responding to swiftlet nest operators reluctant to abide by the requirement.
He stressed that although the RFID issue could be discussed with China, Malaysia must respect China's final decision.
The use of RFID would enable China to trace back the swiftlet nests origin including the supplier.
Meanwhile, Health Minister Datuk Seri Liow Toing Lai said, the RFID issue will be discussed by the Cabinet tomorrow, and a decision will be made on whether to abide with the new requirements.
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