[VIDEO] 4 Malayan Tiger Cubs Spotted In The Wild Renews Hope In Conservation Efforts

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In a statement on Tuesday, 5 July, World Wide Fund for Nature-Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) said the photo shows three cubs walking in front of their mother, with her fourth cub, in partial view, on her right.

"This latest development renews hope that this critically endangered species can be saved from the brink of extinction," she said.

"It is all the more crucial that we continue our patrols, to protect these cubs and their mother from the existing threats of poaching and loss of habitat."

"We need sustained and stronger anti-poaching efforts to ensure that these cubs are safe from poachers and can survive into adulthood," he said.

He added that, with support from the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan), WWF-Malaysia and PSPC's Orang Asli Menraq forest patrol teams constantly roam Royal Belum State Park, spanning 117,500 hectares, to keep poachers away from the endangered species.

"It's a collaborative effort. This sighting is proof that with a viable population — though small — tigers can still repopulate if their habitat, food, and safety are ensured," Shah Redza explained.

Stricter laws for wildlife crimes are also expected to take effect this month with the Wildlife Conservation Act 2020 (Act 716) bringing the maximum fine from RM500,000 to RM1 million for offenders.

Two other key milestones in stamping out poaching incidents were the establishment of the National Tiger Task Force headed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and the setting up of a Wildlife Crime Bureau under the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) this year.