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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
MMEA foils attempt to smuggle exotic birds worth RM100,000
BATU PAHAT: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 1,300 exotic birds, believed to be run by two local men, early yesterday. Batu Pahat Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Mohammad Zaini Zainal said the birds, estimated to be worth RM100,000, were found on a fibre boat intercepted by a patrol vessel at about 1am. "Checks on the boat uncovered 114 baskets containing murai batu (white-rumped shama) and murai kampung (oriental magpie robin). "The two men, aged 26 and 27, failed to produce documents permitting the export of wildlife. "Both suspects were taken to the Batu Pahat Maritime Zone for further investigation. The case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010," he said in a statement last night. Zaini said the success was the result of intelligence gathered on smuggling activities in the waters off Tanjung Laboh, believed to be a key transit point for wildlife trafficking syndicates. He said the smuggling attempt was likely driven by strong market demand, with syndicates often using small boats at night to avoid detection.
The Star
3 days ago
- The Star
MMEA foils attempt to smuggle exotic birds worth RM100,000
BATU PAHAT: The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 1,300 exotic birds, believed to be run by two local men in the early hours of Friday (May 30). Batu Pahat Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Mohammad Zaini Zainal said the birds, estimated to be worth RM100,000, were found on a fibre boat intercepted by a patrol vessel at about 1am. "Checks on the boat uncovered 114 baskets containing murai batu (white-rumped shama) and murai kampung (oriental magpie robin). The two men, aged 26 and 27, failed to produce documents permitting the export of wildlife. "Both suspects were taken to the Batu Pahat Maritime Zone for further investigation. The case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010,' he said in a statement on Friday night. Mohammad Zaini said the success was the result of intelligence gathered on smuggling activities in the waters off Tanjung Laboh, believed to be a key transit point for wildlife trafficking syndicates. He said the smuggling attempt was likely driven by strong market demand, with syndicates often using small boats at night to avoid detection. - Bernama
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Two men caught smuggling RM100,000 worth of exotic birds in Johor
BATU PAHAT: An attempt by two men to smuggle about 1,300 exotic birds worth RM100,000 has been foiled by the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) here. Batu Pahat Maritime Zone director Maritime Comm Mohammad Zaini Zainal said the duo, aged 26 and 37, were arrested at about 1am on Friday (May 30) after MMEA patrol officers intercepted their fibre boat in the waters off Tanjung Labuh. "Further inspection of the boat led to the discovery of 114 baskets filled with Murai Batu and Murai Kampung birds. 'However, the two local men failed to produce any permits for the wildlife and were arrested," he said in a statement here. He added that initial investigations suggest the birds were intended to be smuggled into a neighbouring country, where there is high demand for the species as pets and for competitions. 'The syndicate is believed to have used small boats and travelled at night to avoid detection by the authorities," he said, adding that the case is being investigated under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010. He also urged the public not to support such illegal activities and to report any suspicious activities to the MMEA via its emergency line at 999 or the Johor Maritime Operations Centre at 07-219 9404.
New Straits Times
4 days ago
- New Straits Times
Bid to smuggle parrots, rare peacock foiled by GOF
TUMPAT: The General Operations Force (GOF) foiled an attempt to smuggle three parrots and a rare white peacock worth about RM65,000 in Pengkalan Kubor last night. However, no arrests were made in the operation, said GOF Southeast Brigade commander Datuk Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid. He said the Eighth Battalion team was on routine patrol under Op Taring Wawasan when they spotted suspicious activities about 11pm. "GOF personnel came across several boxes and animal cages hidden along the riverbank. Upon inspection, they found three parrots believed to be of the cockatoo species and a rare white peacock, with an estimated value of RM65,000. "They are believed to have been smuggled in from Thailand via an illegal jetty," he said. He said the case was being investigated under Section 60(1)(a) of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010. The seized animals have been handed over to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) in Kota Baru for further action. He reaffirmed GOF's commitment to strengthening border patrols to curb cross-border smuggling, particularly of protected wildlife species. "The GOF will continue to intensify efforts to safeguard our borders against such illegal activities," he added.
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Rakyat Post
26-05-2025
- Rakyat Post
[Watch] 'Blue Monkey' In Sungai Buloh: Cruel Paint Job Leads To Handcuffs
Subscribe to our FREE Malaysian wildlife authorities have detained an elderly man following widespread outrage over a viral video showing him methodically spraying blue paint on a helpless monkey trapped in a cage. The incident, which took place in Desa Moccis in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, has become the latest flashpoint in Malaysia's ongoing battle against animal cruelty. The arrest came after a veterinary officer from the Petaling District alerted authorities at 2:10 AM upon discovering the disturbing footage on Facebook. Sungai Buloh District Police Chief Superintendent Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor confirmed that the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has taken the suspect into custody under Section 86 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010. The video, which shows the elderly man callously spraying paint on the trapped primate while another individual watches without intervention, sparked immediate public backlash. If convicted, the perpetrator faces serious consequences – fines ranging from RM5,000 to RM50,000, up to a year in prison, or both. From Social Media Fury to Police Action It's the kind of footage that makes you wonder what possesses someone to wake up and decide to paint a living creature. 'This isn't just about one monkey – it's about drawing a line in the sand,' says R Kalaivanan, President of the Malaysian Abandoned Animals Association (SAFM). Such acts of cruelty are not only morally reprehensible but strictly illegal under Malaysian law. Police have urged the public to remain calm and let the legal process take its course while emphasising that any form of animal cruelty will be met with the full force of the law. As the suspect awaits further legal proceedings, animal rights activists continue to monitor the case closely, determined to ensure justice is served for this senseless act of cruelty. READ MORE : READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
