We welcome this news: https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2023/02/875450/higher-penalty-rm1mil-and-jail-wildlife-crime-offenders
KUALA LUMPUR: Wildlife crime offenders will now face a higher penalty of up to RM1 million and jail less than 15 years if one is found guilty under Section 71 of the Wildlife Conservation Act (Amended) 2022 (Act A1646).
This comes after the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan), under the Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry (NRECC), enforced 44 sections of Act A1646 beginning today.
The Section 71 of the Act reads importing, exporting or re-exporting totally protected wildlife without special permit (smuggling).
Perhilitan, in a statement, said the increased penalties were necessary as wildlife crimes were serious and caused priceless national treasures to be under threat due to the illegal activities.