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Poached turtles seized in Malaysia waters

By Kali at 03/29/07 06:17

Ocean chases in Malaysian waters have netted many poached turtles destined for Chinese markets, but most have been dead. This week Malaysian marine police again seized a trawler carrying about 220 rare sea turtles and arrested 17 Chinese men for poaching.

Original source: CNN. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / edition. cnn. com/ 2007/ WORLD/ asiapcf/ 03/ 29/ malaysia. turtles. reut, anchor: Malaysia seizes 298 poached turtles]

Poached turtles seized in Malaysia waters

Ocean chases in Malaysian waters have netted many poached turtles destined for Chinese markets, but most have been dead. This week Malaysian marine police again seized a trawler carrying about 220 rare sea turtles and arrested 17 Chinese men for poaching.

Original source: CNN. [404 Check: was link to http:/ / edition. cnn. com/ 2007/ WORLD/ asiapcf/ 03/ 29/ malaysia. turtles. reut, anchor: Malaysia seizes 298 poached turtles]

Biometric checking to be instituted on border with Singapore

Cracking down on people suspected to be holding dual Malaysian and Singaporean citizenship, the two countries have agreed to exchange data which allow them to check people crossing the border.

Original source: The Star. Malaysia-Thailand to use biometric identification to check on dual citizenship

Biometric checking to be instituted on border with Singapore

Cracking down on people suspected to be holding dual Malaysian and Singaporean citizenship, the two countries have agreed to exchange data which allow them to check people crossing the border.

Original source: The Star. Malaysia-Thailand to use biometric identification to check on dual citizenship