International Trade in Endangered Species Act, 2008 (Act No. 686 of 2008). Country/Territory Malaysia Document type Legislation Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to implement the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora and to provide for other matters connected therewith. Subject Fisheries, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Enforcement/compliance International trade Dangerous animal/harmful animal Wild fauna Endangered species Authorization/permit Management/conservation Offences/penalties Ranching/captive breeding Registration Protection of species Cartilaginous fishes Biodiversity Trade in species Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, South-Eastern Asia Entry into force notes This Act enters into force on 28 December 2009. Abstract This Act aims to regulate international trade of wild animals and plants and to ensure Malaysia’s compliance towards the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) obligations. Full text English Website www.agc.gov.my References - Legislation Implemented by International Trade in Endangered Species (Permit, Certificate, Registration and Fees) Regulations, 2009. Legislation | Malaysia | 2009 Keyword: International trade, Endangered species, Authorization/permit, Certification, Royalties/fees, Protection of species, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX International Trade in Endangered Species (Rescue Centre) Regulations, 2009. Legislation | Malaysia | 2009 Keyword: Endangered species, Management/conservation, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX International Trade in Endangered Species (Compounding of Offences) Regulations 2010. Legislation | Malaysia | 2010 Keyword: International trade, Endangered species, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Trade in species Source: FAO, FAOLEX