A day earlier, he had received photographs that appeared to show large-scale poaching that had taken place with impunity. Based on preliminary information, the illegal activities occurred in locations that include Endau Rompin, Mersing and Kahang.
Johor's Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar posted photographs of porcupines and mousedeers killed by poachers. Facebook pic
From the photos, the animals killed are the Malayan porcupine (Scientific name: Hystrix brachyura) and the Lesser mousedeer (Scientific name: Tragulus kanchil).
The Johor Sultan added: “All the poachers are also believed to have owned a homemade shotgun. I want the police to conduct an audit on firearm licence ownership involving individuals, companies and plantations in the state. Why are so many people having a shotgun? Of course, it is for hunting”.
He took pains to explain that hunting is strictly prohibited in Johor except to control wild animals in agricultural areas.
His displeasure was accompanied by disappointment because no action has been taken against the perpetrators even though he had raised the issue many times.
Sultan Ibrahim ordered state authorities to investigate the possible involvement of insiders as well as demanded that those responsible be brought to justice.
It’s a shame that poaching is widespread in the state and the Johor ruler himself has to raise the issue before we can expect any action.
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