NGO: More rangers needed in Panti


Awful contraption: Chow showing a bird trap that is used to trap songbirds like the murai batu.

JOHOR BARU: The 12,000ha Panti forest reserve with over 250 species of animals is in danger of being poached by foreigners who trap birds for the Indonesian songbird market.

Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) vice-president Vincent Chow said more resources should be put in to curb poaching and bird trapping in the reserve located in the district of Kota Tinggi.

The Star Christmas Special Promo: Save 35% OFF Yearly. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
forest reserve , poaching

Next In Nation

Former Perlis PAS assemblyman admits to receiving offers after party membership revoked
Fahmi: Government to roll out social media regulatory sandbox from Jan 1
Customs Dept seizes RM731,000 in contraband cigarettes and liquor in Sibu raid
Two youths die in three-car crash on Senai-Desaru Expressway
Thunderstorms, heavy rain in five states until 11am today
Moderate earthquake hits southern Sumatra, no tsunami threat, says MetMalaysia
Scammer posing as NSRC officer dupes victim into surrendering ATM card
Fire dept: Only use authorised suppliers of EV chargers
Charged with murder of woman in bag
Gerik school marches to memorable win

Others Also Read