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The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Surabaya-bound Indonesian caught at KLIA 2 with four wild birds in cargo
PUTRAJAYA: The Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) detained an Indonesian man on suspicion of smuggling out a fully protected wildlife species at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA 2) yesterday. The AKPS said the 49-year-old man was detained in an operation at 9.10 pm by KLIA AKPS in collaboration with Aviation Security (Avsec) personnel. 'The suspect, who was a passenger on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Surabaya, was found carrying a cardboard box that had been checked into the cargo hold of the plane,' the AKPS statement said today. 'An inspection found that the box contained four birds suspected to be from the 'Burung Sewah Tahu' (Asian Koel, a cuckoo sub-species), each hidden inside a polypipe (PVC pipe).' AKPS stated that the suspect failed to produce any valid documents or permit from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) to export the wildlife out of Malaysia. All of the birds are fully protected species under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 [Act 716]. Following that, AKPS (Perhilitan personnel) seized the box and the wildlife species in question, in accordance with legal provisions through the List of Seized Items List (PHL 01/2010) and estimated the total value of the animals seized at RM52,000. 'A police report was made at the KLIA 2 police station and the suspect was detained at the Aeropolis police station (lock-up) for remand proceedings from the court,' said the AKPS statement. The case is currently being investigated under Section 71 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), which provides for strict penalties against anyone who exports protected species without a special permit.
The Star
6 days ago
- The Star
Indonesian man detained for wildlife smuggling at KLIA2
SEPANG: A 49-year-old Indonesian man has been detained following a failed attempt to smuggle fully protected wildlife species at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2. The Border Control and Protection Agency, with the cooperation of Airport Aviation Security (AVSEC), thwarted the attempt at about 9.10pm on Monday (June 13). The suspect, en route to Surabaya, Indonesia, had checked in a suspicious cardboard box into the aircraft's cargo hold. A search revealed the box contained four birds, believed to be from the protected Sewah Tahu species, each concealed inside a section of PVC pipe, the agency said in a statement on Tuesday (June 24). Investigations showed the suspect failed to produce any legal documentation or valid permits from the Wildlife and National Parks Department to export the animals. All four birds are classified as fully protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010. Following the discovery, the agency seized the box and the wildlife based on provisions under the Wildlife Conservation Act using Form PHL 01/2010. The estimated value of the seized animals is RM52,000. A police report was lodged at the KLIA2 police station, and the suspect is currently being held at the Aeropolis police station while awaiting a remand application by the court.
New Straits Times
04-06-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Malaysia, India may team up over wildlife smuggling
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Border Control and Protection Agency (MCBA) has pledged to work with Indian authorities following the arrest of a passenger caught smuggling two exotic monitor lizards from Kuala Lumpur to India. MCBA Air Domain director Zuhailah Jalani said that while there has been no prior collaboration with Indian authorities, they are open to working together to curb such smuggling attempts. "To date, we have not had any cooperation with Indian Authorities but we are willing to aid in their investigation if there is any request from them. "Moving forward, MCBA will seek to collaborate with the authorities there through the Indian Embassy and other international organisations," she told the New Straits Times. Zuhailah's remarks comes after Indian airport authorities busted a passenger smuggling two protected monitor lizards in his checked baggage upon arrival from Kuala Lumpur, highlighting India's lucrative illegal wildlife trade. Acting on intelligence, officers from the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) at Tiruchirappalli International Airport in Tamil Nadu, uncovered the reptiles during an inspection. Meanwhile, Perhilitan director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim said the department would maintain close communications with the Indian authorities. "We will contact the Indian authorities through Interpol National Central Bureau Kuala Lumpur to gather further information on the case," he said. Photos released by authorities showed the two reptiles with their mouths and limbs tightly bound before being wrapped in black cloth. Their legs were also secured with tape, highlighting the cruel methods used in wildlife smuggling. In a statement issued in April, the Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) raised concern over Kuala Lumpur International Airport's ongoing role as a key transit hub in the illegal wildlife trade. In early March, two individuals boarded a flight to Chennai with a suitcase containing eight exotic animals, including Eastern Grey Gibbons, marbled polecats, a silvery lutung, and a Sumatran white-bearded palm civet, it had said in a statement. Three baby siamang gibbons were found dead.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- The Sun
Two men held for attempted smuggling of exotic animals worth RM460,000 at KLIA
PUTRAJAYA: Two local men were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to smuggle out more than 300 exotic animals worth about RM460,000 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, according to the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS). In a statement today, AKPS said inspections by the authorities at around 6.30 am found all the animals hidden in the luggage belonging to the two men. Among the exotic species seized were blue iguanas, red-eared sliders, savannah monitors, Nile monitors, and common spotted cuscuses. According to AKPS, initial investigations revealed that the suspects failed to present any documents, permits, or authorisation letters to export the wildlife. 'They have been detained under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716) and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008 (Act 686). 'All the wildlife has been seized and confiscated for further action,' the statement said. AKPS stressed that joint monitoring and enforcement operations involving AKPS, the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan), and the Aviation Security team (AVSEC) will continue to be intensified to combat wildlife smuggling and safeguard the country's biodiversity.
The Sun
23-05-2025
- The Sun
Two men held for attempted smuggling of exotic animals
PUTRAJAYA: Two local men were arrested on Wednesday for allegedly attempting to smuggle out more than 300 exotic animals worth about RM460,000 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1, according to the Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS). In a statement today, AKPS said inspections by the authorities at around 6.30 am found all the animals hidden in the luggage belonging to the two men. Among the exotic species seized were blue iguanas, red-eared sliders, savannah monitors, Nile monitors, and common spotted cuscuses. According to AKPS, initial investigations revealed that the suspects failed to present any documents, permits, or authorisation letters to export the wildlife. 'They have been detained under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716) and the International Trade in Endangered Species Act 2008 (Act 686). 'All the wildlife has been seized and confiscated for further action,' the statement said. AKPS stressed that joint monitoring and enforcement operations involving AKPS, the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan), and the Aviation Security team (AVSEC) will continue to be intensified to combat wildlife smuggling and safeguard the country's biodiversity.
