1) Malaysia faces several important transboundary animal diseases including foot-and-mouth disease in cattle, Newcastle disease in poultry, and rabies. 2) Outbreaks of these diseases are often linked to illegal animal movement across borders. Vaccination programs and stamping out policies are used to control outbreaks. 3) Effective surveillance, traceability of animal movements, import regulations, and public awareness campaigns also help Malaysia manage and control transboundary animal diseases.