Amla has been used against four suspects and their families so far, says wildlife director. FMTNews Wildlife
Natural Resources Minister Xavier Jayakumar at the launch of a joint task force to protect the Malayan tiger earlier this year.
Wildlife crimes in Malaysia have been included under the law since 2014, which allows the freezing, seizure and forfeiture of assets as well as hefty fines in the millions and jail sentences of up to 15 years. “Amla allows us to totally block the criminals’ activities because we can freeze or seize their money and assets, which indirectly cripples them,” he told FMT.
The illegal trade in wildlife is regarded by a United Nations agency as the fourth most profitable criminal trafficking enterprise behind drugs, arms and human trafficking. It generates an estimated US$20 billion annually – and Malaysia is regarded as one of the trade’s global hubs.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Thailand’s opposition frontman to lead anti-military rally | Malay MailBANGKOK, Dec 14 — Bangkok braced Saturday for the first major protest since March elections, a test of anti-government sentiment among younger Thais called to the streets by the kingdom's most popular political figure. The youth-propelled Future Forward Party (FFP) has been a thorn in the...
Read more »
Italy’s ‘Sardines’ to pack Rome for anti-fascist rally | The Malaysian InsightGroup a symbol of protest against far-right firebrand leader Matteo Salvini.
Read more »
Thousands rally in Bangkok behind anti-establishment frontmanBillionaire calls for those 'who can no longer tolerate current social conditions' to come out and demonstrate. FMTNews ThaiEstablishment FutureForward Protest
Read more »
Unesco pulls Belgian carnival from heritage list over anti-Semitism charges | Malay MailBRUSSELS, Dec 14 ― Unesco yesterday withdrew an annual carnival in the Belgian city of Aalst from its heritage list over persistent charges of anti-Semitism. In an unprecedented move, Unesco's Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage said it was withdrawing...
Read more »
Lebanese police clash with anti-government protesters | The Malaysian InsightPolitical parties are still struggling to form government while the crisis worsens.
Read more »
Lebanese police clash with anti-government protesters | Malay MailUT, Dec 15 — Lebanese police clashed with anti-government protesters in Beirut late yesterday, firing tear gas to prevent them from breaching barricades near parliament, ahead of talks next week to appoint a new premier. Lebanon has been swept by unprecedented nationwide protests since October...
Read more »