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Story summary
- Sabah state government reports a Koi Herpesvirus outbreak causing mass deaths of freshwater fish, notably pelian, since August 1, 2025.
- Minister Jamawi Jaafar (Sabah state government) says the disease affects the Cyprinidae family and is linked to releasing non-native fish into public waters.
- The government has imposed controls, including removal of non-native species and a temporary ban on import and export of all Cyprinidae, with violators facing strict legal action.
