Marathon to promote Malayan Tiger conservation, ecotourism at Taman Negara on Dec 31
JERANTUT: An ecotourism resort plans to raise greater awareness on the importance of conserving Malaysia’s national icon, the Malayan Tiger, besides promoting Taman Negara’s ecotourism attractions by organising the Taman Negara Tekoma Marathon here on Dec 31. The event will comprise a 42km marathon and a 21km half-marathon, which will take participants through Taman Negara’s […]
Need to do more to curb human-tiger conflict
KUCHING: WWF-Malaysia wants steps to be taken to prevent further casualty following the recent fatal tiger mauling of a villager and its subsequent killing in Kelantan. In a statement, it extended its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased, Anek Along, a 59-year-old Orang Asli villager at Kampung Sau, Gua Musang. “We are also […]
Protect the Malayan tiger at all costs
By Sophia Lim The recent news of the death of Awang Rasau is a harsh wakeup call that we must address the scourge of poachers with greater resolve. Otherwise, we will soon see the end of another critically endangered species. Awang Rasau, the male Malayan tiger caught in Terengganu had been shot by poachers with […]
Care for your pets but be vigilant
KUCHING: Nadia, the Malayan tiger that tested positive for Covid-19 in New York recently, has raised concerns among animal lovers, but to date, there is no evidence that animals, especially pets, can spread the disease. Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA) president Datin Dona Drury-Wee said while animals and people could […]
