New law passed with heftier punishments to protect endangered wildlife

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KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has passed a law to increase the punishment meted out to better protect the nation's endangered wildlife and fauna.

The amendments saw jail terms for poachers and illegal hunters of protected wildlife increased to between five and 15 years for several offences.

The Bill would include new provisions, namely Section 88A and 88B, which provides for punishments for those who organise wildlife shows and promote wildlife. Section 88B stated that no person shall promote any wildlife business unless a licensed dealer and a holder of a special permit to carry out such activities.

"It is timely as we head towards a more harmonious situation in the country, not just among the people, but also the wildlife and the habitat," he said during his ministerial replies in Dewan Rakyat on Tuesday . In response to this, Takiyuddin announced the formation of the National Conservation Task Force or"MyTTF" that would be chaired by the Prime Minister.

Earlier during debates, Dr Azman Ismail questioned why Sabah and Sarawak were not covered by the new law.

 

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