WWF-Malaysia welcomes the Water, Land and Natural Resources Ministry and Department of Wildlife and National Parks’ (Perhilitan) on-going amendment exercise to the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010.
The amendment includes imposing higher minimum penalties for offences, higher penalties for repeat offenders, suggested ban on hunting in more areas to conserve wildlife, and the need to conduct a Wildlife Impact Assessment for projects that have an impact on wildlife habitats.
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