More space as habitat for endangered Malayan tiger

Perak has been preserving more forest land for the endangered Malayan tigers to roam, feed and breed. — Filepic

Perak government has been working closely with the Federal Government to protect the endangered Malayan tiger by setting aside an additional 340,000ha as accreditation land for tiger conservation involving five permanent forest reserves.

State science, environment and green technology committee chairman Teh Kok Lim said Royal Belum State Park had been recognised for the prestigious Conservation Assured Tiger Standards, the first Malayan tiger habitat conservation accreditation in Malaysia.