Female rangers from Semai tribe train to care for vulnerable primates in Pahang, Sabah

Over 2,500 turtles found during attempt, RM30,000 fine, one year's imprisonment await

NAIROBI, July 18 — World’s oldest multilateral climate fund the Global Environment Facility (GEF) is planning a new wave of wildlife conservation bonds to help African countries save endangered species and ecosystems.

GEORGE TOWN, May 29 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) will increase the number of community rangers to 3,000 this year under the Biodiversity Protection and Patrolling Programme (BP3), to curb illegal activities involving wildlife and forests.

SEPANG, May 18 — Giant pandas Fu Wa (named Xing Xing in Malaysia) and Feng Yi (called Liang Liang in Malaysia) were sent home to China today, concluding their stay in Malaysia since May 21, 2014, under the terms of the International Giant Panda Conservation Cooperation.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 — The Malaysian Highway Authority and Public Works Department will ensure all new roads and highways will be designed and built with wildlife tunnels to create safe passages for these animals.

CHUKAI, May 12 — A total of 2,361 wild animals were reportedly killed in vehicle collisions throughout the country from 2020 to today.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 — Malaysia has extended its cooperation with China on giant panda conservation, allowing several pandas to remain at Zoo Negara, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

PUTRAJAYA, March 11 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) through the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) will take proactive measures to combat wildlife trade, including stepping up enforcement at the country’s entry points.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The National Tiger Conservation Task Force (MyTTF) has taken proactive steps to address the Malayan tiger population crisis by approving various measures, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

SYDNEY, Feb 20 — Dozens of false killer whales stranded on a remote beach in the Australian state of Tasmania will be euthanised after bad weather and the isolated location hampered efforts to push them back into the waters, Australian authorities said today.

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Feb 8 — The Selangor government has implemented initiatives to preserve connectivity between wildlife habitats through two secondary linkages (SLs), designed to facilitate the movement of primates and other wildlife between forested areas, while mitigating the...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Jan 27 — In the heart of Malaysia’s lush rainforest, a silent crisis emerges — a struggle that pits primates against the constant advance of human development. Worldwide, primates are vital players in maintaining forest ecosystems, acting as nature’s gardeners by...

By Yasmin Ramlan SHAH ALAM, Jan 27 — In the vibrant residential area of D’Rimba, adjacent to the Kota Damansara Community Forest, urban encroachment has led to an intense struggle between human inhabitants and local wildlife, particularly endangered long-tailed macaques. Once thriving in...

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 25 — An increase in wildlife protection enforcement activities and the introduction of a new fine amount of RM10 million for environmental criminals were among the successes of the Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) this year.

NEW DELHI, Dec 6 — An attempt to smuggle more than 5,000 red-eared slider turtles from Malaysia was foiled by Indian Customs officials at Chennai Airport.

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 1 — Authorities must strengthen the enforcement of wildlife protection laws and tighten inspection and monitoring procedures, to prevent the smuggling of endangered animals through airports.

SHAH ALAM, Sept 10 — Selangor Wildlife Protection and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has confirmed the Section 7 lake here is safe and no other crocodiles have been spotted in the recreational area.

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — Donations to a Malaysian orangutan conservation programme will be eligible for tax relief, including funds that come from palm oil industry players, the overseeing foundation said today.

SHAH ALAM, Aug 8 — Twenty-eight baby pythons and their mother were caught in a drain near a restaurant in Seksyen 20 here last night.