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SAVE OUR MALAYAN TIGER
Malayan Tigers are protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716) as a Totally Protected Species.
MALAYAN TIGER
The Malayan Tiger, or its scientific name Panthera Tigris Jacksoni, is a subspecies unique to the Malay Peninsula. Globally, there are nine subspecies of tigers, three of which are extinct.
Malayan Tigers are protected under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716) as a Totally Protected Species.
The 1st National Tiger Survey observation conducted in nearly 75% survey plots of tiger habitat in 2016 to 2018 found that the number of Malayan tigers were recorded to be less than 200. The trend shows that the population of Malayan Tigers is at a worrying state.
If no drastic measures are taken to address the decline of the Malayan Tiger population, Malaysia will most likely lose the species to extinction in five to ten years.
2019-2020 Campaign
Save Our Malayan Tiger Campaign
Malayan Tiger Population Status
The Malayan tiger population, according to the 1st National Tiger Survey (1st NTS) in 75% of 44,00km2 survey plot from 2016 to 2018 is less than 200
Critically Endangered Species
If no drastic measures are taken to address the decline of the Malayan Tiger population, Malaysia will most likely lose the species to extinction in five to ten years.
Tigers have been living in our forests for centuries. It is a national icon and can be seen everywhere, from Malaysia’s coat of arms to the emblems of government and private institutions.
We don't have much time left otherwise our Malayan Tiger will get into extinction. Our Coat of Arms of Malaysia, PDRM and Royal Malaysian Customs icon for example, are using the tigers' as their logo. What if there is no tiger left and all are found dead? It'll become meaningless...This is our country's gems and we need to preserve it. In the point of fact, many corporate companies such as Maybank and etc that has been using Malayan Tiger as their iconic logo. Not to mention our proud national football team also uses the majestic Malayan Tiger as their icon…
Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim
General Director of Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)
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The ‘Save the Malaya Tiger’ campaign was launched in March 2019 in an effort to conserve the endangered species.
