Guidelines, SOPs, forms, circulars, disease alerts and downloads.
In line with the Veterinary Surgeons (Continuing Professional Development) (Amendment) Directive 1/2016, one criterion for the Annual Practising Certificate (APC) is a minimum of 50 CPD points (30 points for an RVS aged 60 and above). CPD points are collected within the fixed cycle of 1 October to 30 September. For APC 2027, points must be collected from 1 October 2025 until 30 September 2026 ONLY; points collected from 1 October 2026 count toward APC 2028. The Council (MVC) will conduct random audits of Registered Veterinary Surgeons to ensure integrity and CPD compliance. Every RVS must keep proof of participation such as attendance certificates for verification and audit. Practising without valid registration and a valid APC is an offence under Section 17 of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1974. — Majlis Veterinar Malaysia.
APC 2027 applications open 30 October 2026 and close 31 December 2026. Late applications are subject to additional requirements under Act 147.
Veterinarians are reminded to report suspected LSD cases in cattle and buffalo to the District Veterinary Office within 24 hours. Refer to the DVS contingency plan for sampling protocols.
Rabies remains a notifiable disease under the Animals Act 1953. Any suspect case in any species must be reported immediately. Post-exposure protocols apply in gazetted areas of Sarawak.
All APC renewals, CPD submissions and payments must be made through the MVC Digital Platform from the 2027 cycle onwards.
How public complaints against registered veterinarians are received, investigated and brought before the Council's disciplinary committee.
Explains the CPD points system: 50 points required per cycle (30 points for veterinarians above 60), claimable categories, the Oct–Sep counting window and evidence requirements.
Minimum standards for veterinary clinics, hospitals and mobile practices, covering facilities, equipment, biosecurity and record keeping.
Procedure and timeline for APC renewal: application window (from 30 October), CPD verification, payment and certificate issuance.
Step-by-step procedure for new graduates and foreign-qualified veterinarians to register under Act 147, including required documents and fees.
Manual CPD claim form for activities that cannot be submitted through the portal.
APC application/renewal form. Online submission through this portal is preferred.
