PETALING JAYA: The involvement of the police force can beef up protection of Malaysia’s natural treasures, say environmental groups.
Thus, the groups said expanding the Wildlife Crime Bureau’s scope and power to cover the country’s natural resources and heritage is a timely move but must be coupled with adequate resources, manpower and technology as well as community support.
He was responding to news that plans are underway to expand the scope of the WCB to cover national treasures and heritage, including curbing illegal mining and logging, and protecting marine biology and archeological sites from criminals. Andrew added that the police would need buy-in and cooperation from local communities, especially those living in and around forest reserves, protected areas, buffer zones and islands or ecologically sensitive zones.Ecological Association of Malaysia president Dr Ahmad Ismail said wildlife protection can be more efficient with the involvement of the police together with other agencies such as the Wildlife and National Parks Department and the Forestry Department.
Ahmad added that Malaysia, which is among the world’s megadiverse countries, has also committed to an international agreement for wildlife protection and conservation and must do so seriously as many animals are at a critical status.Sahabat Alam Malaysia president Meenakshi Raman expressed hope that the natural treasures will be better protected with WCB’s expansion.
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