The Malaysian Conservation Alliance for Tigers (MYCAT) is, according to the New Straits Times, "an alliance of non-governmental organisations comprising the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), Traffic Southeast Asia, Wildlife Conservation Society-Malaysia Programme and WWF-Malaysia."[2] It also includes the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.[3]
 Logo of MYCAT | |
| Founded | 2003[1] |
|---|---|
| Focus | Conservation of tigers |
| Headquarters | T3-16-15, 3 Towers, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Region | Peninsular Malaysia |
| Method | Protection, community outreach, partnership, advocacy, reforestation |
General Manager | Kae Kawanishi |
| Website | mycat |
They have estimated the number of tigers left in Malaysia to be between 250 and 340.[4] In 2007, they implemented a hotline to report tiger-related crimes, such as poaching.[5] In order to deter poaching, they organize "Cat Walks", a citizen patrol in danger zones.[6] In 2009, they planned to double the tiger population from 500 to 1000 by 2020,[7][8] but they called this goal "unachievable" in 2014.[9]
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References edit
- ^ "Who We Are". MYCAT. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ Shahar, Fairuz Mohd (21 September 2013). "Take action with Maybank Wild Tiger Run". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ^ Sundararaj, Aneeta (26 October 2013). "Tigers, our heritage". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ^ "Malayan tiger 'critically endangered'". Bangkok Post. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ^ "Tiger hotline gets good response from public". The Star. 22 December 2007. Archived from the original on 30 July 2017. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ^ Heing, Natalie (22 January 2013). "Nature lovers trail after poachers in bid to deter illegal hunting". The Star. Archived from the original on 15 March 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ^ Pakiam, Ranjeetha (16 March 2009). "Tiger Hunters May Fall Prey to Malaysia's Poaching Clampdown". Bloomberg.com. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ^ Li, Tan Cheng (13 January 2009). "Lifeline for tigers". The Star. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ^ Lee, Patrick (15 September 2014). "Malayan tiger now critically endangered, numbering as few as 250". The Star. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
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