All on board to curb wildlife smuggling

Ramping up safeguards: Airlines are committed to stemming the tide in wildlife trafficking. The Sunda pangolin is among the animals that are in need of protection.

KUALA LUMPUR: The aviation sector is prepared to do its part to stem the illicit trade of wildlife smuggling out of Malaysian airports, say several local captains of the industry.

According to Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) group managing director, Datuk Capt Izham Ismail, its personnel are trained to handle cases of wildlife trafficking.