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Report Wildlife Crime

Crimes against wildlife, the environment and ecosystem have far reaching consequences. MYCAT’s Wildlife Crime Hotline is no longer active. To report wildlife crimes and human-wildlife conflict, contact:

Peninsula Malaysia

Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara Semenanjung Malaysia

(Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Peninsular Malaysia) 

Hotline 1-800-88-5151 

https://apps.wildlife.gov.my/e_aduan/

Sabah

Sabah Wildlife Department 

Hotline 088-254767 

https://wildlife.sabah.gov.my/index.php/contact-us/feedback-form

Sarawak

Sarawak Forestry Corporation 

Hotline 1800-88-7777

https://sarawakforestry.com/hotlines/

What constitutes a wildlife crime?

The following fall under wildlife crime:

  • Unlawful killing or wounding of wild species

  • Unlawful possession of wild species

  • Unlawful sale of wild species, whole or parts, and/or items claimed to contain protected wild species

  • Encroachment into protected areas

  • Illegal forest clearing, through logging or burning

This includes for the following purposes: 

Illegal pet trade

Exotic meat trade

Use in traditional medicines

Talismans, amulets, decorative items and souvenirs

To report cruelty to domestic animals such as pet and make cattle reports, contact the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) +6019 224 2233.

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