Those guilty could face a fine of not less than RM150,000 and imprisonment for up to 15 years.
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The tiger who was hit by a trailer truck, got its whiskers stolen after it was found dead on the North-South Expressway southbound near the Gua Tempurung stop yesterday.“Those who own or keep fully protected wild animals including their derivatives such as nails, bones, skin, whiskers, without permission if convicted shall be fined not less than RM150,000 and imprisoned for a period not exceeding 15 years,” said Director of Perhilitan, Yusoff Shariff.
“When I did the inspection, only the whiskers were missing while the nails, teeth, fangs and others were still on the tiger,” reported Yusoff. @buletintv3 TAKSUB | Individu Cabut Misai Pak Belang Diburu #buletintv3 ♬ original sound – BuletinTV3 The unfortunate incident was believed to have happened due to the tiger venturing out of its natural habitat.