Malaysia legislation
Section 21
Section 21
(1)
Where the Yang di-Pertua Negeri is satisfied that a measure of control is required in an area for the purpose of protection of wildlife, wildlife habitats, migration sites, migration corridors and sites of scientific or other importance or value, for the
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purpose of ensuring the security of the wildlife or its habitats of a neighbouring Wildlife
Sanctuary, or for the purpose of the control of the smuggling of animals, animal products or plants in areas bordering neighbouring States or countries, he may by order published in the Gazette declare that area to be a Conservation Area.
(2)
The Yang di-Pertua Negeri may, by regulations, provide for control of –
(a)
development projects;
(b)
hunting and the carrying of firearms and other means of hunting;
(c)
the movement of animals, animal products and plants; and
(d)
aerial spraying of crops and grazing areas, in a Conservation Area.
(3)
The Minister may, from time to time, restrict entry of non-residents without a permit into any part of a Conservation Area for the purpose of the protection of vulnerable wildlife populations including migrating or breeding wildlife or for the restoration or protection of flora or a wildlife habitat provided that no such restriction shall be imposed for a period of more than one year at any one time.
Declaration of provisional Wildlife Sanctuaries.