ISKANDAR PUTERI, Nov 13 (Bernama) -- The Johor government intends to designate the Endau-Rompin National Park in Mersing as an official tiger protection zone through the international Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS) certification.
Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the initiative was crucial for the conservation of the species following an illegal hunting incident involving a female Malayan tiger in Mersing last September.
He said the initiative was also to ensure that the tiger population remains protected and to raise public awareness on nature conservation.
“This is one of the specific initiatives for the Johor National Parks to further strengthen wildlife protection efforts and provide an opportunity for the state government to encourage the community to work together in preserving the environment.
“We are currently working to apply for CA|TS certification so that our Endau-Rompin National Park can be recognised as a wildlife protection area. This allocation (in the 2026 Budget) is part of our effort towards that goal, thus enhancing the protection of big cats in the area," he told reporters after the tabling of the state budget in Kota Iskandar here today.
Earlier, Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi announced an allocation of RM225,000 for tiger habitat management at Endau-Rompin National Park.
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