00:00The Worldwide Fund for Nature Malaysia, WWF Malaysia, has described the killing of a Malayan tiger in Johor as a national tragedy and shame, urging that offenders face the full weight of the law.
00:15WWF Malaysia Conservation Director Dr Henry Chan said on Wednesday that the discovery of the carcass in Felder Tenggerow on Malaysia Day was a tragic blow, as fewer than 150 of the critically endangered species remain in the wild.
00:31He stressed that killing Malaysia's national icon is both cruel and reckless, and called for maximum penalties, up to one million ringgit in fines and 15 years in prison.
00:42Dr Chan praised the swift action by Bukit Aman and Perhilitan in arresting three suspects and said protecting the Malayan tiger is about safeguarding Malaysia's pride, heritage and future.
