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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maroosha Muzaffar

Malaysian resort owners face jail and fine for ‘exotic’ species served on menu

A tourist resort in Malaysia is facing penalties after authorities discovered it was serving meat of a protected pangolin species marketed to guests as an “exotic” dining experience.

The raid was carried out as part of a coordinated enforcement sweep called “Ops Khazanah” – an operation against wildlife crimes in the eastern state of Sabah.

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