My article in the Star today.
Thursday September 11, 2008
Jail poachers and smugglers
THERE is news every two weeks or so about smuggling of wild animals like pangolins, pythons or poaching of wild animals like tigers, wild boar, honey bears, etc. I believe there are instances where these encounters are not reported or were settled quietly.
These activities are harming our wildlife and threatening their existence. I believe our laws are not strict and deterrent enough. We should pass a law where smugglers will face mandatory jail terms, and buyers or middlemen a heavy fine and their shop closed down.
Only then will the smuggling, poaching and eating stop.
K.C. KHOO,
Penang.
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