Art museum owner fined RM300,000 for illegally possessing wildlife parts


KUALA LUMPUR: An art museum owner was fined RM300,000 by the Sessions Court here on Friday (July 25) for possessing various protected wildlife parts without a licence or special permit last year.

Judge Mohd Zaki Mohd Salleh sentenced Yiu Shoou Rang, 66, after he pleaded guilty to eight amended charges. The court also ordered nine months' imprisonment in default of payment. Yiu subsequently paid the fine.

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