It's illegal to eat turtle eggs in Sabah, visitors reminded after videos surface


- Bernama

KOTA KINABALU: Just in case anyone needs reminding, it is illegal to consume or possess turtle eggs and any part of protected sea turtles in Sabah, says the state Wildlife Department.

Its director Augustine Tuuga said although this has been widely publicised, there are still accounts of people consuming turtle eggs, including visitors from Peninsular Malaysia.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Immigration busts syndicate smuggling in foreigners disguised as athletes
Cops nab suspect over Selama plantation shooting
Large allocation needed for repair of 12 burst bunds in Bagan Datuk, says Ahmad Zahid
Teo Nie Ching elected new Johor DAP chief
Cabinet agrees to put coconut under Cocoa Board's purview, says Ahmad Zahid
Kluang cops rescue family and newborn as village floods
Govt blind to race and religion when dispensing aid, says Anwar
Melaka provision shop caught storing vegetables in toilet
Most Sabah Umno leaders back GRS-led govt, claims Hajiji
Malaysian media personnel navigate winding path home amid Islamabad protests

Others Also Read