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Silvershark · Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 1:03 pm Post subject: Help protect wildlife in Malaysia

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The Malaysian peninsula is home to some of world's most amazing wildlife including Sumatran rhinos, Malayan tigers and Asian elephants. But these, and many other species in the region, are under increasing threat due to poaching and the demand for their body parts in the illegal wildlife trade.

Take action now and help protect wildlife in Malaysia

Wildlife in Malaysia is currently protected by the Protection of Wild Life Act 1972, a 37-year old law, which is severely outdated and riddled with loopholes. As a result many species continue to be poached and illegally traded at alarming rates, whilst wildlife offenders often escape arrest and prosecution.

Please sign our petition and urge the Malaysian government to strengthen the wildlife law

Tigers and many other species in the region, are under increasing threat due to poaching and the demand for their body parts in the illegal wildlife trade.
© WWF-Malaysia / M.Kavanagh