To kill and keep wild animals are offences in Singapore

Reply from AVA Today Online 21 Nov 07;
Letter from Elaine Pong
Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, for Chief Executive Officer, Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA)

We refer to the letter "Poachers sighted in forested area near Tampines" by Joyce Chng (Nov 9).

Poaching of wild animals is prohibited in Singapore.

Under the Wild Animals and Birds Act, any person who kills, takes or keeps any wild animal or bird (other than those specified in the Schedule, such as crows) without a licence shall be guilty of an offence.

Upon conviction, the offender is liable to a fine not exceeding $1,000 and the forfeiture of the wild animal or bird.

Ms Chng had earlier alerted the AVA about the alleged poaching and our officers visited the reported location upon receiving Ms Chng's feedback. Unfortunately, we did not find any suspicious person or equipment suggestive of poaching.

We thank Ms Chng for her feedback and encourage members of the public who suspect any poaching activity to contact us at 6227 0670.