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Malaysian authorities are intensifying efforts against foreign poaching syndicates exploiting the northern border to hunt endangered species, with the critically endangered Malayan tiger commanding up to RM500,000 on international black markets.
Authorities in Kedah have apprehended a suspect and recovered 89 protected turtles and tortoises during enforcement raids at two locations. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to combat wildlife trafficking in the state.
Authorities in Kuala Lumpur have arrested a man following a raid on a home in Taman Sungai Kapar Indah, recovering a Black-winged Kite valued at RM100,000 that was being kept without proper licensing or documentation.
The Sultan of Kedah visited the restored Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur, touring galleries showcasing Malaysia's history and the capital's development. The building has attracted 200,000 visitors since opening to the public in February.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has launched a formal inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the relocation of three Asian elephants from Zoo Taiping to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, examining potential irregularities in the transfer process.