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Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say

Bornean elephants endangered due to human activity, wildlife experts say

The authorities are seeking to create corridors for elephants to move safely between fragmented areas of their habitat.
Sun Jun 30 2024
Zero poaching cases last year - Perhilitan

Zero poaching cases last year - Perhilitan

Noor Alif Wira Osman credited the decrease to the establishment of the National Task Force (NTF).
Wed Jan 26 2022
South African rhino ranch keeps poachers away, but at a cost

South African rhino ranch keeps poachers away, but at a cost

Some parks dehorn some or all of their rhinos to discourage poaching but it does not always stop the practice since it grows back.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Rhino poachers are back after South Africa eases lockdown restrictions

Rhino poachers are back after South Africa eases lockdown restrictions

Rhinos are sometimes shot with a tranquiliser gun before the horn is hacked off, resulting in the animal being left to bleed to death.
Tue May 04 2021
Why are Malaysia's sea turtles disappearing?

Why are Malaysia's sea turtles disappearing?

The status of marine turtles in Malaysia is either endangered or critically endangered.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Rashford can be world class if he improves his poaching - Ferdinand

Rashford can be world class if he improves his poaching - Ferdinand

Rashford had his best season with United last year when he scored 22 times in all competitions.
Wed Oct 21 2020
Poaching: Johor Perhilitan to enhance cooperation with other agencies

Poaching: Johor Perhilitan to enhance cooperation with other agencies

Investigations would be conducted to identify whether its personnel are involved in protecting the illegal activities.
Fri Sep 11 2020
Up to RM1 mil fine, 15 years jail being considered for poaching

Up to RM1 mil fine, 15 years jail being considered for poaching

Heavier penalties - a maximum fine of RM1 million and imprisonment of up to 15 years - are being proposed for poaching.
Wed Aug 19 2020
Johor police nab five men, a woman over wildlife poaching

Johor police nab five men, a woman over wildlife poaching

Police cracked down on exotic animal hunting and illegal use of firearms, with the arrest of five men and a woman in Mersing and Kluang.
Tue Aug 11 2020
Sultan Ibrahim angry over rampant poaching in Johor

Sultan Ibrahim angry over rampant poaching in Johor

Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar has expressed anger over poaching activities that are still going on in the state forests.
Sun Aug 09 2020
Technology application to help rangers protect natural resources

Technology application to help rangers protect natural resources

To support the effort, the government would provide training to rangers to improve their understanding and skills in using the technology application.
Sat Aug 01 2020
KDN to consider proposal to impose whipping on foreign poachers

KDN to consider proposal to impose whipping on foreign poachers

The Home Ministry will consider a proposal to impose whipping on foreign fishermen who are found guilty for poaching in Malaysian waters.
Sat Jul 18 2020
Why is Kenya about to set $100 million in ivory on fire?

Why is Kenya about to set $100 million in ivory on fire?

On Saturday, Kenyan wildlife officials will set more than 105 tons of elephant and rhino ivory on fire - a display intended to combat the growing threat of poaching.
Sat Apr 30 2016
Camera trick helps researchers tell Malaysia's black leopards apart

Camera trick helps researchers tell Malaysia's black leopards apart

The simple camera adjustment helped scientists illuminate the usually undetectable spots on black leopards.
Thu Jul 16 2015
Borneo orangutan dies with 40 pellets in her body

Borneo orangutan dies with 40 pellets in her body

The case is the latest example of one of the critically-endangered primates being killed by humans.
Sat Dec 06 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024