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Foreign poaching rings, primarily from Vietnam, are exploiting Malaysia's northern border to hunt endangered wildlife including the critically endangered Malayan tiger, prompting intensified enforcement operations.
Indonesia's Forestry Ministry has arrested a suspected trafficker linked to an international pangolin smuggling network, building on recent enforcement operations that uncovered shipments worth hundreds of millions of ringgit destined for Asian markets.
Police arrested a man in Kapar after discovering an endangered Black-winged Kite valued at RM100,000 being kept without proper licensing or permits at a residential address.
Police arrested two men during a wildlife enforcement operation in Kelantan's Tumpat district after discovering eight smuggled macaws valued at RM400,000 hidden in their vehicle.
Authorities in Kelantan detained three men at a roadblock after discovering two Asian palm civet cubs in their possession without proper documentation, part of an ongoing wildlife protection initiative.
A new NGO report accuses Meta of hosting the world's largest illegal wildlife marketplace, where tens of thousands of endangered animals are sold monthly with minimal enforcement, raising questions about the company's commitment to conservation.
A teenager was arrested in Tumpat with four species of protected wildlife valued at RM48,500. The bust underscores persistent wildlife trafficking challenges across Malaysia and the enforcement efforts targeting illegal trade networks.