Conservation & Biodiversity news in Kampung Tambak

1. Fisheries Dept probes claim red-bellied piranha caught at Klau Dam, Raub

   16 hours ago Harian Metro Empangan Klau, Raub, Pahang 45 km

   Pahang's Fisheries Department is investigating a fisherman's claim that he landed a red-bellied piranha at Klau Dam in Raub. Officers will visit the site this week to verify the presence of the invasive species, which is banned in Malaysia. Concerns were raised by a freshwater life monitoring group that the fish may have been released irresponsibly and could breed there.

2. Eight Malayan tiger cubs born under MPOGCF-Perhilitan programme

   3 days ago Bernama National Wildlife Rescue Centre, Sungkai, Perak 22.9 km

   Eight Malayan tiger cubs were born to one female between 2023 and 2025 under a conservation programme run by MPOGCF and Perhilitan, with the births recorded at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Sungkai, Perak. MPOGCF has spent RM2 million since 2021 on ex-situ breeding, research and training, and a new MoU with FELDA is being finalised.