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Section 12

of Tunku Abdul Rahman National Parks Regulations 1974

State Subsidiary LegislationIn forceProvision 12 of 27

Section 12

(a)

Fishing is permitted with hook and line only, provided no more than two hooks per line are employed.

(b)

where prior to the establishment of the national park, traditional indigenous fishing has been a means of livelihood, fishing by means of non static traps may be permitted provided that non commercial fish are returned to the sea without harm; and provided that the fisherman is a Malaysian citizen and a bumiputra of

Sabah. Such persons shall obtain a licence to fish from the Park Warden and all licences are subject to cancellation without notice and without reason assigned at the discretion of the Park Warden.

(c)

No person shall tamper in any way with the traps set by authorised persons or licensed fisherman.