This Malaysia Day, our national celebration has been marred by the shocking news of suspects caught with a tiger carcass hidden in the boot of a vehicle in Mersing, Johor.
The sight of our majestic national animal stuffed into a garbage bag, destined for transport and trade, is both sickening and heartbreaking. It is a dreadful reminder that poaching remains a grave threat to tigers and other wildlife in our country.
The Wildlife Conservation Society Malaysia (WCS Malaysia) commends the swift action of the Royal Malaysia Police Federal Reserve Unit Intelligence Team and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks Johor in intercepting the suspects, who were found in possession of the tiger believed to have been snared and shot.
This interception was reportedly made possible by a public tip-off, a reminder of the critical role Malaysians can play in combating wildlife crime by reporting suspicious activities.
The dead tiger had previously been recorded in the Endau Rompin landscape alongside its mother and sibling, a rare and precious glimpse into the fragile family units that are vital for the species’ recovery.
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