Sabah may preserve Tam the rhino's remains for display

Plenty to offer: Despite passing away the Wildlife Department believes Tam’s genes can still contribute to the preservation of the species.

KOTA KINABALU: The Sabah state government is agreeable to the idea of preserving the remains of Tam, the last male Sumatran rhino in Malaysia, but noted it is not an easy feat.

Sabah Deputy Chief Minister cum state Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Christina Liew, when responding to such calls, said: " Yes we agree on the suggestion, but there are many procedures to adhere with."