MMEA seizes 245 protected animals in Batu Pahat

Authorities seized over two hundred protected animals off the coast of Batu Pahat. The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, working with wildlife officials, found the creatures on a fish farming platform near Sungai Ayam. The haul included two hundred thirty-four oriental magpie robins, ten pythons, and a single monkey. Officials stated this activity breaks the National Wildlife Conservation Act. The animals were taken to a local maritime office before being transferred to Johor wildlife authorities for investigation. They emphasized a continued commitment to stopping smuggling and protecting the country's natural heritage through joint operations.