Malaysia legislation

Section 43

of Wild Life Protection Ordinance, 1998

Section 43

(2)

Any person who, upon finding the progeny of any totally protected animal or protected animal, has reason to believe that the progeny should still be under the care of its mother but that such care is not being afforded, shall as soon as may be, either deliver the animal to the nearest Wild Life Officer or furnish him with all such particulars as may be necessary to enable that officer to effect capture, and such animal shall be disposed of in such manner as the Controller may direct.

(3)

Any person who contravenes subsection (1) or (2) commits an offence: Penalty, imprisonment for three months and a fine of one thousand ringgit.

Prevention of cruelty to wild animals