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Wildlife Conservation Act, 2010 (Act No. 716).

Country/Territory
Malaysia
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
An Act to provide for the protection and conservation of wildlife and for matters connected therewith.
Subject
Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Basic legislation Management/conservation Protected area Endangered species Birds Hunting authorization/permit Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Institution Seasons Wildlife products Reptiles Offences/penalties Protection of 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 2010.
Abstract

This Act provides for the regulation, protection, conservation and management of wildlife in Malaysia. It Act applies to Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan.

Full text
English
Website
mybis.gov.my

References - Legislation

Repeals

Protection of Wildlife Act 1972 (No. 76 of 1972).

Legislation | Malaysia | 1972

Keyword: Basic legislation, Management/conservation, Protected area, Endangered species, Birds, Hunting authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Institution, Seasons, Wildlife products, Reptiles, Offences/penalties, Protection of species, Indigenous peoples

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Wildlife Conservation (operation of zoo) Regulations 2012.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2012

Keyword: Animal health, Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Keeping of live animals, Pests/diseases, Protection of species, Ranching/captive breeding, Vaccination, Wild fauna

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Wildlife Conservation (Amendment) Act 2022.

Legislation | Malaysia | 2022

Keyword: Animal welfare, Authorization/permit, Keeping of live animals, Ecosystem preservation, Hunting authorization/permit, Hunting/capture, Inspection, International trade, Protected area, Protection of environment, Protection of habitats, Protection of species, Wild fauna, Wild flora

Source: FAO, FAOLEX