Bidding farewell to ‘orang utan diplomacy’


Hanging on for dear life: An orang utan enjoying fruit while holding its baby at the Sepilok Orangutan Conservation Centre. – Bernama

KOTA KINABALU: The government has shelved its proposed “orang utan diplomacy” plan and will instead focus on conserving the endangered species, says Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

The Plantation and Commodities Minister said conservationists were against the idea of sending out orang utan for adoption by palm oil importing countries.

Uh-oh! Daily quota reached.


Experience an ad-free unlimited reading on both web and app.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
orang utan diplomacy ,

Next In Nation

Man, 62, reported missing since Tuesday found dead
Kelantan gov't to impose RM2,000 fine for irresponsible bulk waste disposal
Al-Sultan Abdullah calls for health awareness during Ramadan
Malaysia pushes for stronger Asean-India cooperation under its 2025 chairmanship
Health Ministry in final stages of discussion on private GP consultation fees
Beaufort district still affected by flooding, 449 people housed in shelters
Community leaders must help explain gov’t policies, achievements, says Anwar
Over 70,000 cattle smuggled across Malaysia-Thailand border in 2024
Sufficient supply of local white rice in supermarkets, says Mohamad Sabu
Community service transcends race and religion, says Sultan of Pahang

Others Also Read