“Imposing whipping would be a good deterrent for poachers but we are still studying it,” Abdul Kadir said. Under the OBK which involved various agencies, including the police and Forestry Department, Abdul Kadir said 36 investigation papers (IPs) were opened last year. One of the cases involved the arrests of 12 people at a wildlife conservation reserve in Krau, Pahang,” he said. Abdul Kadir said four cases had been prosecuted while six others were still pending. Abdul Kadir urged anyone with information on crimes against wildlife to contact Perhilitan through its hotline at 1800 88 5151 or through e-aduan at www.wildlife.gov.my.

Source: The Star August 19, 2020 23:37 UTC