This Act provides for the regulation, protection, conservation and management of wildlife in Malaysia. It Act applies to Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan.
The Act provides for the appointment of officers in charge of the proper implementation of the provisions of this Act. The Act sets out requirements and procedures for obtaining licences and permits for: the hunting, keeping, taking, importing and exporting any protected wildlife; collecting birds' nests; carrying on the business of dealing; carry on the taxidermy business; operating a zoo; operating commercial captive breeding; operating a circus or wildlife exhibition; and carrying out research and study on any protected wildlife. The Act provides for duties and obligations of licensed hunters, dealers, taxidermists, etc.
The Act provides for the declaration of wildlife reserves or wildlife sanctuaries. Permits shall be obtained before entering wildlife reserves and sanctuaries.