Malaysia legislation
Section 41
Section 41
(1)
No person shall –
(a)
fish; or
(b)
keep in his possession; or
(c)
sell or place on the market, any fish specified as protected species.
(2)
Any person who intends to breed protected species shall first obtain a permit issued by the Director.
(3)
Any person who contravenes subsection (1) shall be guilty of an offence and shall be liable on conviction to a fine not exceeding fifty thousand ringgit or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years or to both.
Controlled species not to be cultured without a permit.