Bird rescue: Authorities with cages of white-rumped shama (pic, below) found at a premises in Kota Tinggi, believed to be used to store the birds before they are smuggled into Indonesia. — Perhilitan
PETALING JAYA: The number of white-rumped shama (murai batu) confiscated by the authorities before they could be smuggled into Indonesia has increased by about 185% last year.
This was despite much of last year being marked by restrictions under the movement control order since March.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Subscribe or renew your subscriptions to win prizes worth up to RM68,000!
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!
