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Law and Enforcement |
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What wildlife species are protected in Peninsular Malaysia?
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Currently, 740 local species and 1856 exotic species, which are listed under CITES, are protected under the Protection of Wildlife Act 1972 (Act 76). There are two categories of protection; “Protected” and “Totally Protected”. For a full list of protected species, please refer to Legislation And Prosecution. |
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What types of licenses are issued by DWNP?
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The DWNP issues a number of licenses based on the activity and species applied for.
Usually a license is required for all activities involving “Protected” wildlife species listed under Act 76. License can be obtained from the respective States DWNPs. Please refer to the List Office that issue the licenses and for address and location of each State DWNP office.
For license details, please refer to Requirement for Application and Fee and Types of Licences.
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What is CITES? |
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CITES stands for Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. It is an international convention of which Malaysia is one of its members. This convention enables countries to cooperate in the monitoring of the international trade of flora and fauna, including local wildlife species listed under it. For more information, pelase refer to CITES. |
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Can I buy and keep wildlife that is being sold at pet shops? |
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Yes, you can, if the shop is licensed by the DWNP. Only selected protected species are allowed to be sold by such shops. You have to produce the purchase receipt at the nearest DWNP Office in order to get a license to keep the wildlife, as mentioned in Types of Licenses. |
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How can I obtain a license to catch Common Shama? |
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No. there is a temporary freeze in the issuance of licenses for trapping of birds and hunting of birds. |
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Can I buy Common Shama and Oriental White-eye from pet shops? |
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No. If you find anyone selling these birds, please report to the DWNP immediately. |
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Can I import and export wildlife? |
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Yes, if the import or export of such wildlife species is allowed under the Act 76 and CITES. For further information on this matter, you can refer to Guidelines of Wildlife Import/ Export. |
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What should I do when the wildlife that I kept died? |
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Inform immediately and return the keeping license to the DWNP. |
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Can I collect and bring back some orchids and insects during my visit to the National Park? |
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No. All the flora and fauna in the park are protected under the law in the National Park. |
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