By Nesamalar Kathirvellu
MERSING, 18 September 2025: The World Wide Fund for Nature Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) is demanding that the heaviest penalties be imposed on those responsible for the killing of a Malayan tiger. The call follows the arrest of three men after the tiger’s carcass was found in their car in Felda Tenggaroh, Mersing. The tiger, a critically endangered species with fewer than 150 remaining in the wild.
The discovery of the tiger’s carcass, which had sustained severe injuries from a trap and six gunshot wounds to the head, was the result of a joint operation between the Bukit Aman federal reserve unit and Johor Perhilitan, based on a public tip-off. The three suspects, aged between 28 and 49, have been remanded to assist in the investigation.
WWF Malaysia senior conservation director Henry Chan expressed outrage, stating that such crimes are an “insult to our nation.” He cited Section 71 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2022, which stipulates a fine of up to RM1 million and imprisonment of up to 15 years for wildlife trafficking. Chan urged authorities to apply the full weight of the law to send an unmistakable message that such actions will not be tolerated. Dr. Chan commended the swift action by law enforcement and emphasized the vital role of public vigilance in protecting the species.
The video highlights the severity of the issue and the conservation efforts underway.
