‘Malaysia Boleh’ spirit prevails among local vets

The Star Malaysia · The Star · 2026-11-05 16:00 UTC

From DR ANTHONY LEONG, Veterinarian, Kuala Lumpur.

MALAYSIA is a country where heartworm disease remains an important veterinary concern. However, since September 2026, Immiticide (melarsomine), a well-established drug that has been used for decades in the treatment of the disease, has been discontinued in our market.

Hence, despite the ongoing need for this medication, its commercial viability may no longer be sufficient to justify its continued availability locally.

This is just one example of the challenges Malaysian veterinarians face. It also highlights an important reality: international consensus guidelines do not always translate directly into local clinical practice.

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