Wildlife crime is a serious global issue, and Malaysia is not spared from it, being both a source and transit country for trafficked wildlife products. Regional demand exerts poaching pressure on our highly-prized native species such as tigers, pangolins, sun bears, and gaharu, while there is also a significant amount of trade of songbirds such as the white-rumped shama as well as turtle eggs. Domestically, poaching is driven by local markets for wild meat and traditional medicine, as well as the pet and aquarium trade. Seizures by the Royal Malaysian Customs show that our ports are used by international organised crime networks for the transit of high value items that originate from other countries, including ivory and rhino horns as well as reptiles and testudines.

Our wildlife protection agencies in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies, as well as international and local NGOs, have made great strides in disrupting poaching and trading networks. However, there is still much room for improvement. Although a significant number of offenders have been arrested and convicted, in most cases those convicted only play minor roles in the criminal networks, whereas the kingpins are rarely brought to justice. Going forward, enhancing coordination, information and skill sharing between the various wildlife protection agencies and other enforcement authorities as well as with other stakeholders, is crucial for success.

By implementing the following:

1) Combat poaching and illegal harvesting of wild flora and fauna 

2) Combat the illegal trade of wild flora and fauna 

3) Reduce demand through public outreach and behavioural change 

4) Strengthen legislation and institutional arrangements for species protection

The actions in the NBSAP are mapped to align with the global targets. 

The non-state commitments are detailed in the implementing agencies in Malaysia's NBSAP.