This Ordinance provides for the protection, management and conservation of species of wildlife in Sarawak. The Ordinance lays down procedures to protect and manage species, especially against hunting, keeping them in captivity, and cruelty. The hunting, killing, capture, sale, export, import, etc. of wild animals and plants may be allowed only under the terms and conditions of a licence issued by the Controller and only for scientific and educational purposes. Offences and relevant penalties to be applied in case of contravention are defined in the text. The Ordinance provides for the appointment of a Controller of Wild Life and of other officers and defines their functions and duties. It also lays down procedures for the constitution of Wildlife Sanctuaries. The Sarawak Forestry Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Wildlife Protection Ordinance.
ماليزيا · 1998-01-01