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Another sun bear rescued in Sarawak after tip-off

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The bear had been kept as a pet for over 20 years in Serian and was found to be kept in a small cage. FMTNews

The rescued sun bear being taken away by Sarawak Forestry Department officers.

He said although the owner possessed a valid licence issued by the Controller of Wild Life Forest Department Sarawak, he was found to have violated certain terms and conditions, including locking up the bear in a small cage. Zolkipli said the sun bear is protected under Sarawak’s Wildlife Protection Ordinance 1998, whereby killing, keeping, selling and buying the animal or its derivatives are prohibited by the law. If found guilty, the perpetrator can be jailed for one year and fined RM10,000.

“We will be taking continuous action to end poaching and trafficking of protected species of flora and fauna in Sarawak.”

 

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