Laws of the Wild: The Malaysian legal framework on wildlife conservation

Abstract

Wildlife conservation in Malaysia faces numerous threats, including poaching, trafficking, the impact of climate change, and deforestation. To address these issues, the Wildlife Conservation Act of 2010 has been enacted to regulate, protect, conserve, and manage wildlife in Malaysia. This paper examines the current Malaysian legal framework on wildlife conservation, issues, and challenges. The discussion adopts the doctrinal legal research analysis. The findings of this paper can provide the governments, policymakers, and conservationists to tackle this pressing issue and implement effective solutions to minimise its impact on Malaysia, including enhancing the legal framework, policies, and enforcement procedures.