![Online sale of exotic wildlife now via ‘dropshipping’ method - Nik Nazmi Online sale of exotic wildlife now via ‘dropshipping’ method - Nik Nazmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/41703148111_TBNIKNAZMINIKAH.jpg)
Online sale of exotic wildlife now via ‘dropshipping’ method - Nik Nazmi
Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said online wildlife sales involve licensed sellers, unlicensed sellers linked to poachers or breeders and syndicates.
Wed Jan 17 2024
![No bodies found in hunt for British journalist, Brazil police say No bodies found in hunt for British journalist, Brazil police say](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655168588_BRAZIL.jpg)
No bodies found in hunt for British journalist, Brazil police say
State police detectives involved in the investigation are focusing on poachers and illegal fishermen in the area.
Tue Jun 14 2022
![Avoid sharing video of wildlife sighting on social media - Perhilitan Avoid sharing video of wildlife sighting on social media - Perhilitan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81622392881_PERHILITAN.jpg)
Avoid sharing video of wildlife sighting on social media - Perhilitan
Loo said to avoid threats from poachers, the video should instead be sent to his department to facilitate further action.
Sun Jan 23 2022
![Indonesia releases 33 sea turtles after rescue from poachers Indonesia releases 33 sea turtles after rescue from poachers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51641632309_BALI.jpg)
Indonesia releases 33 sea turtles after rescue from poachers
Indonesia has become a hub of international trafficking of marine turtles, feeding demand from countries like Malaysia, Vietnam and China.
Sat Jan 08 2022
![South African rhino ranch keeps poachers away, but at a cost South African rhino ranch keeps poachers away, but at a cost](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/71631156333_RHINO.jpg)
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](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620092952_RHINO.jpg)
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
![Poachers face up to RM1 mln fine under proposed amendments - Shamsul Anuar Poachers face up to RM1 mln fine under proposed amendments - Shamsul Anuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/71615452256_DrShamsulAnuarNas.jpg)
Poachers face up to RM1 mln fine under proposed amendments - Shamsul Anuar
Wildlife traffickers in the country, especially poachers, will face fines of up to RM1 million once amendments to existing laws are passed and implemented by the government.
Mon Apr 05 2021
![Up to RM1 mil fine, 15 years jail being considered for poaching Up to RM1 mil fine, 15 years jail being considered for poaching](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/81597835504_DATUKABDULKADIRAB.jpg)
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
![KDN to consider proposal to impose whipping on foreign poachers KDN to consider proposal to impose whipping on foreign poachers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2019-09/71567418168_Lanun.jpg)
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
![Poachers foiled at Kubah, Gunung Gading National Parks in Sarawak Poachers foiled at Kubah, Gunung Gading National Parks in Sarawak](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/61481885214_TamanNegaraKubah.jpg)
Poachers foiled at Kubah, Gunung Gading National Parks in Sarawak
Parks and enforcement officers of the Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) managed to foil two attempts to encroach into and steal from the Kubah National Park and Gunung Gading National Park.
Fri Dec 16 2016
![Poachers slay six elephants in Kenya Poachers slay six elephants in Kenya](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/41398560841_295x200.jpg)
Poachers slay six elephants in Kenya
Poachers have slain six elephants including four calves in a private reserve in Kenya.
Sun Apr 27 2014