64 poachers nabbed so far this year following govt efforts to clamp down on wildlife trafficking, says Shamsul Anuar


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 21 Jul 2020

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 64 poachers were nabbed since the beginning of this year following efforts to clampdown on wildlife trafficking, says Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah.

"To further strengthen the Biodiversity Protection and Patrolling Programme (BP3) for the protection of national forest treasures, a total of 100 army veterans and 50 Orang Asli were appointed as wildlife rangers on contract service on June 16 this year.

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