Importance of protecting wildlife
WORLD Animal Day is celebrated annually on Oct 4. In Malaysia, the rights and welfare of animals are enshrined in the Malaysia Animal Act 1953. In 2015, the government approved an updated law through the Animal Welfare Act 2015. Based on data from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan), from 2012 to 2018, […]
Enforcement against illegal logging to be increased
KUCHING: Forest Department of Sarawak (FDS) will continue to increase enforcement operations to combat illegal logging, said Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. “Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the relevant agencies have been active in conducting operations to ensure the state’s safety, and this includes FDS in its mission to protect the forests […]
