bringing pets from east to west is actually easier. I brought my dog from Kuching to KL early last year and did everything without an agent.
1. Get the dog vaccination all updated and have the vet give u a health booklet. also inform the vet that you are bringing your dog to west malaysia so that they can give u all the necessary jabs and advise.
2. Have someone at your destination to apply for a dog import permit from the veterinary services authority. you'll need to find out which one and where cause i don't know where you're heading. for this, you'll need a copy of the doggie health booklet.
3. Bring your dog to your local veterinary sevices authority to verify the health booklet and apply for a export permit.
4. Buy your dog ticket from MAS on the day of your flight. I'm not sure if airasia transports pets. I paid RM300+ for my dog. She weighed about 11.5kg then. They charge by total weight.
I think there's a timeline for one of the steps. Something like do it within 1 week of departure date. It's better for you to just call up your local vet authority and ask. They are quite helpful. Also, you might want to check with MAS if you need to advise them that you are bringing your pet along. Cause I checked everything with all parties before my departure date.
Also, when I reached KLIA, I had to wait quite some time for the cargo staff to bring my dog. cause they need to remove all lugage first and brought my dog into the airport. Then, I went to the customs with my dog and gave all my documents to the officer and paid about RM30 for export.
And last, you need a crate big enough for your dog to sit and turn around inside. Also, attach a bucket of water inside for your dog to drink. and put something comfy inside. no hard toys should be in there.
Very detail and thank you for the explanation on the process. Thank you