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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Police bust wildlife hunting, trafficking syndicate in Perak, Kedah
KUALA LUMPUR: The Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence Investigation (WCB/PSK) Division of the federal police's Department of Internal Security and Public Order has dismantled illegal wildlife hunting and trafficking activities in two separate raids conducted in Perak and Kedah on July 24. Department director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said the raids were the result of integrated intelligence efforts, made possible through strategic intra-and inter-agency cooperation, involving the Manjung district police headquarters, the Perak and Kedah branches of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) and local authorities. In the first raid, conducted at 9.45am at a house in Lumut, Perak, authorities arrested four local men, aged between 31 and 61, and seized a range of wildlife specimens and weapons. "Among the items confiscated were seven wild boar carcasses, 148 packages of water monitor lizard parts, 80 packages believed to contain wild boar meat, and a live monitor lizard. "We also seized a Benelli Raffaello Elegant rifle, 30 bullets, 40 used bullet casings, and a bullet belt. "The team also discovered four mobile phones, five freezer units, a necklace with two pendants, believed to be tiger claws, weighing 189.12g, a skull fragment suspected to be from a wild boar, and 23 vials believed to contain water monitor lizard bile," he said, in a statement, today. Azmi said that the total value of the items seized in the Lumut raid was estimated at RM150,895. The case is being investigated under Sections 60(1)(a), 60(1)(b), and 68(1)(b) of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), which pertain to the offences of hunting, possession, or keeping parts of protected wildlife without a licence or special permit. "The case is also being investigated under Section 39 of the Arms Act 1960 for illegal possession and use of a firearm. In addition, the Manjung Municipal Council issued three compound notices under the Licensing of Trades, Businesses, and Industries By-Laws, for various offences, including keeping livestock without a valid licence, operating frozen meat storage facilities without approval, and conducting animal slaughter or evisceration activities without proper authorisation. "A warning notice was also served under Section 70 of the Streets, Drainage and Building Act 1974 to the premises owner, for constructing a building without proper approval. In a separate raid conducted at 12.45pm in Kupang, Kedah, authorities arrested a 30-year-old local man and seized 20 white-rumped sharma (Copsychus malabaricus), a protected species, with an estimated value of RM200,000. Azmi said the arrest and seizure in Kedah have been handed over to the Kedah Forestry Department for further action. The case is being investigated under Section 60(1)(a) of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716). He said that, from Jan 1 to July 24 this year, the division conducted 178 raids nationwide, resulting in 311 arrests linked to various offences, including the smuggling of uncustomed goods, the sale of imitation weapons, e-waste, and wildlife trafficking. The total value of items involved was estimated at RM546.26 million. Azmi urged the public to come forward with any information which could help combat such crimes, stressing that community cooperation is vital to ensuring public safety and maintaining order. – Bernama
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Police dismantle wildlife trafficking syndicate in Perak and Kedah raids
PERAK/KEDAH: Police have dismantled an illegal wildlife hunting and trafficking network following raids in Perak and Kedah. The Bukit Aman Wildlife Crime Bureau, alongside local enforcement agencies, arrested five suspects and seized contraband worth over RM350,000. In Lumut, Perak, four men aged 31 to 61 were detained after authorities discovered seven wild boar carcasses, 148 packages of water monitor lizard parts, and 80 packages suspected to contain wild boar meat. A live monitor lizard, a rifle, bullets, and tiger claw pendants were also confiscated. JKDNKA director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim stated, 'The total value of the items seized in the Lumut raid was estimated at RM150,895.' The case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 and the Arms Act 1960. In Kupang, Kedah, a 30-year-old man was arrested with 20 protected white-rumped sharma birds worth RM200,000. The Kedah Forestry Department is handling further investigations. Azmi highlighted that since January, 178 raids nationwide led to 311 arrests, involving contraband worth RM546.26 million. He urged public cooperation in reporting wildlife crimes. - Bernama
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
Cops bust wildlife hunting, trafficking syndicate in Perak, Kedah
KUALA LUMPUR: The Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence Investigation (WCB/PSK) division of Bukit Aman's Internal Security and Public Order Department (JKDNKA) successfully dismantled illegal wildlife hunting and trafficking activities in two separate raids conducted in Perak and Kedah on Thursday (July 24). JKDNKA director Comm Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said that the raids resulted from integrated intelligence efforts, facilitated through strategic cooperation between various agencies including the Manjung district police headquarters, the Perak and Kedah branches of the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan), and local authorities. In the first raid, conducted at 9.45am at a residence in Lumut, Perak, authorities arrested four local men, aged between 31 and 61 years old, and seized a variety of wildlife specimens and weapons. "Among the items confiscated were seven wild boar carcasses, 148 packages of water monitor lizard parts, 80 packages believed to contain wild boar meat, and a live monitor lizard. We also seized a Benelli Raffaello Elegant rifle, 30 bullets, 40 used bullet casings, and a bullet belt. "The team also discovered four mobile phones, five freezer units, a necklace with two pendants believed to be tiger claws, weighing 189.12g, a skull fragment suspected to be from a wild boar, and 23 vials believed to contain water monitor lizard bile," he said in a statement on Saturday (July 26). Comm Azmi said the total value of the items seized in the Lumut raid was estimated at RM150,895. The case is being investigated under Sections 60(1)(a), 60(1)(b), and 68(1)(b) of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), which cover the offences of hunting, possession, or keeping parts of protected wildlife without a licence or special permit. "The case is also being investigated under Section 39 of the Arms Act 1960 for illegal possession and use of a firearm. Additionally, the Manjung Municipal Council issued three compound notices under the Licensing of Trades, Businesses, and Industries By-Laws for various offences, including keeping livestock without a valid licence, operating frozen meat storage facilities without approval, and conducting animal slaughter or evisceration activities without proper authorisation. "A warning notice was also served under Section 70 of the Streets, Drainage and Building Act 1974 to the premises owner for constructing a building without proper approval. Meanwhile, in a separate raid conducted at 12.45pm in Kupang, Kedah, authorities arrested a 30-year-old local man and seized 20 white-rumped sharma (Copsychus malabaricus), a protected species, valued at approximately RM200,000. Azmi said the arrest and seizure in Kedah have been handed over to the Kedah Forestry Department for further action. The case is being investigated under Section 60(1)(a) of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716). He added that, from Jan 1 to July 24 this year, the division conducted 178 raids nationwide, resulting in 311 arrests linked to various offences, including the smuggling of uncustomed goods, the sale of imitation weapons, e-waste, and wildlife trafficking. The total value of items involved was estimated at RM546.26mil. Comm Azmi urged the public to come forward with any information that could help combat such crimes, stressing that community cooperation is vital to ensuring public safety and maintaining order. – Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Barnama
Police Bust Wildlife Hunting, Trafficking Syndicate In Perak, Kedah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- The Wildlife Crime Bureau/Special Intelligence Investigation (WCB/PSK) Division of the Bukit Aman's Department of Internal Security and Public Order (JKDNKA), has successfully dismantled illegal wildlife hunting and trafficking activities in two separate raids conducted in Perak and Kedah on July 24. JKDNKA director Datuk Seri Azmi Abu Kassim said the raids were the result of integrated intelligence efforts, made possible through strategic intra-and inter-agency cooperation, involving the Manjung district police headquarters (IPD), the Perak and Kedah branches of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) and local authorities. In the first raid, conducted at 9.45 am at a residence in Lumut, Perak, authorities arrested four local men, aged between 31 and 61, and seized a range of wildlife specimens and weapons. 'Among the items confiscated were seven wild boar carcasses, 148 packages of water monitor lizard parts, 80 packages believed to contain wild boar meat, and a live monitor lizard. We also seized a Benelli Raffaello Elegant rifle, 30 bullets, 40 used bullet casings, and a bullet belt. 'The team also discovered four mobile phones, five freezer units, a necklace with two pendants, believed to be tiger claws, weighing 189.12 grams, a skull fragment suspected to be from a wild boar, and 23 vials believed to contain water monitor lizard bile,' he said, in a statement, today. Azmi said that the total value of the items seized in the Lumut raid was estimated at RM150,895. The case is being investigated under Sections 60(1)(a), 60(1)(b), and 68(1)(b) of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), which pertain to the offences of hunting, possession, or keeping parts of protected wildlife without a licence or special permit. 'The case is also being investigated under Section 39 of the Arms Act 1960 for illegal possession and use of a firearm. In addition, the Manjung Municipal Council issued three compound notices under the Licensing of Trades, Businesses, and Industries By-Laws, for various offences, including keeping livestock without a valid licence, operating frozen meat storage facilities without approval, and conducting animal slaughter or evisceration activities without proper authorisation. 'A warning notice was also served under Section 70 of the Streets, Drainage and Building Act 1974 to the premises owner, for constructing a building without proper approval.
India Today
11-07-2025
- Business
- India Today
Studying in Canada to cost more, Indians must show Rs 14 lakh for living expenses
Studying in Canada has now become expensive with the official announcement of a major change in the fund -- requirement for international students, raising the bar per the change, Indians will require a minimum amount of Rs 14 lakh for living expenses to study in Canada except the tuition major change has come from the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).advertisement From September 1, 2025, all international students applying for a study permit (except those in Qubec) must prove they can cover not only tuition fees but also living, housing, transportation and travel costs for themselves and any accompanying family members -- without relying on employment in single applicants, the minimum required amount (excluding tuition and travel) has increased from CAD20,635 to CAD22,895 per year -- a nearly 11% rise. If a student applies before 1 September 2025, the previous thresholds continue to COST THRESHOLDS BY FAMILY SIZEIRCC has updated the cost of living support table, applicable to all provinces and territories except Qubec:1 person: CAD 22,8952 people: CAD 28,5023 people: CAD 35,0404 people: CAD 42,5435 people: CAD 48,2526 people: CAD 54,4207 people: CAD 60,589Each additional family member: +CAD6,170ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF FUNDSApplicants must supply one or more of the following documents:Receipt for paid tuition or housingBank statement from the last four monthsGuaranteed Investment Certificate (GIC) from a Canadian bankProof of student or education loanCanadian bank account statement (with funds transferred)Bank draft in convertible currencyLetter of financial support or scholarship proofAdditionally, if the applicant's home country has foreign exchange controls, they must prove the funds can be legally transferred to updates these thresholds annually, pegged to Canada's low in come cutoff (LICO) to reflect inflation and living cost move ensures students are financially secure, reducing dependence on work and the risk of financial stress or GUIDELINES FOR QUEBEC APPLICANTSStudents planning to study in Quebec in 2025 must meet additional requirements, including proof of funds for tuition, travel, settlement, and health insurance must cover the entire period of stay unless the student is already covered in Qubec or their home country has a social security agreement with the STUDENTS SHOULD DOProspective students should:Review and calculate the total funds needed -- tuition, living, travel, plus any family gathering credible documents early, especially evidence of legal currency transfer if applying before 1 September 2025 if meeting earlier thresholds is more IRCC and Qubec's official websites for any future update reflects Canada's shift toward ensuring international students are fully prepared -- financially and legally -- to study and live in the country.- Ends
