Sabah can ban shark hunting


KUALA LUMPUR: Seven new types of sharks and rays will be included in the endangered species list of the Fisheries Act but the rest of Malaysia’s 67 shark species are still free to be caught and consumed.

Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek also announced that Sabah was free to totally ban shark hunting if the state government so wished.

Subscribe now and receive FREE sooka plan for 1 month.
T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Environment , Sharks , Sabah

   

Next In Nation

Unifi offering six months of free mobile postpaid to home broadband subscribers
Perikatan MP questions AG's appointment, Deputy Speaker issues reminder on quoting hearsay
Cops investigating death threat against whistleblower
Three years jail for mother and friend who locked up child in cat cage
Cops on the hunt for duo who stole from Ampang surau's donation box
PM Anwar arrives in Peru for official visit, Apec leaders week
Dr M visits Daim's house to pay last respects
Daim's role in steering Asian financial crisis must be remembered, says Muhyiddin
Green light for multi-billion ringgit solar glass plant in Kimanis
Most suspects in child neglect cases this year found to be caretakers, say Selangor cops

Others Also Read