KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Palm Oil Certification Council (MPOCC) strongly condemns the irresponsible and inhumane acts committed on the bull pygmy elephant – a protected species under the Sabah Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997, which was found dead at Sungai Udin, Dumpas, Kalabakan Sabah; with its tusks removed.
The MPOCC is the custodian of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification which aims to certify the entire oil palm industry in Malaysia. It is thus applicable nationwide including the area where this alleged incident occurred.
