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The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Save the Malayan Tiger campaign raises RM2.1 million since 2021
SHAH ALAM: The 'Save the Malayan Tiger' campaign has collected RM2.1 million in donations since its launch in 2021, according to acting Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He credited the success to strategic partnerships, including the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), which contributed RM200,000 through match ticket sales. 'I would like to thank FAM for their support,' he said during the national-level Global Tiger Day celebration. The event was attended by Peninsular Malaysia Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim and FAM president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub. Johari, also Minister of Plantation and Commodities, highlighted the Cabinet's approval in 2021 of a 10-year conservation plan for the Malayan tiger. The strategy focuses on halting population decline, improving governance, and ensuring long-term survival. Perhilitan's monitoring, supported by NGOs, indicates a rising tiger population, signaling progress in conservation efforts. Malaysia is also seeking 'Conservation Assured Tiger Standards' accreditation for Taman Negara and Endau Rompin National Park. Additionally, Perhilitan aims to secure ASEAN Heritage Park status for the Tengku Hassanal Wildlife Reserve. - Bernama
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- New Straits Times
'Save the Malayan Tiger' campaign raises RM2.1mil since 2021
SHAH ALAM: Contributions to the 'Save the Malayan Tiger' campaign have reached RM2.1 million since its launch in 2021, says acting Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He said the donations were made possible through cooperation with various strategic partners, including the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), to raise funds and awareness on the importance of Malayan tiger conservation. "So far, FAM has contributed about RM200,000 to the Save the Malayan Tiger Campaign Fund through proceeds from football match ticket sales. Once again, I would like to thank FAM," he said here today. Also present were Peninsular Malaysia Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim and FAM president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub. Johari, who is also the plantation and commodities minister, said this in a speech delivered by Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii when officiating the national-level Global Tiger Day celebration, held annually on July 29. Meanwhile, Johari said the Cabinet had, on June 16, 2021, agreed to implement extraordinary strategic actions for Malayan tiger conservation over a 10-year period from 2021 to 2030. He said these actions encompassed three approaches, namely, intensifying efforts to halt population decline, improving governance and implementation effectiveness in conservation, and strengthening initiatives to ensure the long-term survival of the Malayan tiger. "Monitoring conducted by Perhilitan with support from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has shown a rise in the Malayan tiger population. "This is a positive indicator of the success of ongoing efforts, including habitat conservation through international accreditation and recognition schemes," he said. In addition, Johari said Malaysia was currently working to secure 'Conservation Assured Tiger Standards' accreditation for Taman Negara in Pahang, Terengganu and Kelantan, as well as Endau Rompin National Park. He added that Perhilitan was also pursuing Asean Heritage Park (AHP) recognition for the Tengku Hassanal Wildlife Reserve. – Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
'Save The Malayan Tiger' Campaign Raises RM2.1 Million Since 2021
SHAH ALAM, July 26 (Bernama) -- Contributions to the 'Save the Malayan Tiger' campaign have reached RM2.1 million since its launch in 2021, says acting Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani. He said the donations were made possible through cooperation with various strategic partners, including the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM), to raise funds and awareness on the importance of Malayan tiger conservation. 'So far, FAM has contributed about RM200,000 to the Save the Malayan Tiger Campaign Fund through proceeds from football match ticket sales. Once again, I would like to thank FAM,' he said here today. Also present were Peninsular Malaysia Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim and FAM president Datuk Mohd Joehari Mohd Ayub. Johari, who is also the Minister of Plantation and Commodities, said this in a speech delivered by Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii when officiating the national-level Global Tiger Day celebration, held annually on July 29. Meanwhile, Johari said the Cabinet had, on June 16, 2021, agreed to implement extraordinary strategic actions for Malayan tiger conservation over a 10-year period from 2021 to 2030. He said these actions encompassed three approaches: intensifying efforts to halt population decline, improving governance and implementation effectiveness in conservation, and strengthening initiatives to ensure the long-term survival of the Malayan tiger. 'Monitoring conducted by Perhilitan with support from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has shown a rise in the Malayan tiger population. 'This is a positive indicator of the success of ongoing efforts, including habitat conservation through international accreditation and recognition schemes,' he said.
New Straits Times
15-07-2025
- New Straits Times
E-waste factory raided, 300 tonnes of aluminium ingots worth RM2.1mil seized
MELAKA: Police seized 300 tonnes of aluminium ingots worth about RM2.1 million during a raid on a factory illegally processing used electronic goods (e-waste) at the Bukit Rambai Industrial Area here today. During the 11am operation, which was conducted jointly with the Department of Environment and the Inland Revenue Board, the raiding team also arrested 25 factory workers comprising Chinese, Bangladeshi, and Myanmar nationals, aged between 20 and 45. State police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said the illegal factory, which had been operating for the past three months, was uncovered following intelligence gathered by the authorities over the past week. "This factory is believed to have been involved in dismantling and melting electronic components to produce aluminium ingots. "During the raid, 300 aluminium ingots, each weighing one tonne, were seized, with an estimated total value of RM2.1 million. "Raw materials such as remote controls and closed-circuit television (CCTV) components awaiting processing were also confiscated," he said during a press conference at the site today. Dzulkhairi said preliminary investigations showed the factory had allegedly been importing electronic waste from abroad for processing here before re-exporting it to China and other countries. He said further investigations are underway to trace the factory's owner, adding that authorities do not rule out the possibility of links to other companies operating similar illegal activities. The case is being investigated under Section 29(1) of the Minor Offences Act and Section 55(1)(b) of the Immigration Act 1959/63.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- The Sun
RM2.1m aluminium ingots from illegal e-waste factory seized in Melaka
MELAKA: Police have confiscated 300 tonnes of aluminium ingots, suspected to be produced from processed electronic waste, during a raid on an illegal factory in Bukit Rambai. The estimated value of the seizure is RM2.1 million, marking one of the largest e-waste-related busts in the state. Melaka police chief Datuk Dzulkhairi Mukhtar stated that the operation followed a week-long surveillance involving multiple agencies, including the Royal Malaysia Police, Department of Environment, and state Inland Revenue Board. The factory had allegedly been operating illegally for three to four months, with prior summonses issued for other violations. Authorities also seized unprocessed raw materials from electronic items such as remote controls and CCTV cameras. A total of 25 foreign workers, aged between 20 and 45 and originating from China, Bangladesh, and Myanmar, were detained during the raid. Investigations suggest the e-waste was imported for dismantling and processing before being re-exported, likely to China and other high-demand markets. Dzulkhairi noted that developed countries prohibit such activities due to environmental and health hazards, raising concerns that Malaysia may be exploited as a transit hub. The case is being probed under the Minor Offences Act and Immigration Act, with potential fines of up to RM10 million if convicted. Authorities are also examining possible links to a broader illegal e-waste processing network. – Bernama
