Govt to step up efforts to protect Malayan tigers - Nik Nazmi

The government remains committed to intensifying conservation efforts for Malayan tigers, estimated to be fewer than 150 throughout the country.

Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said there’s an increase in the number of community rangers from 1,000 to 2,000 people consisting of armed forces veterans, police, Orang Asli and the local community this year.

“There is good progress when...