1 April 2024: Prosecutions against illegal wildlife traders get wins in court. A Penang judgement saw RM70,000 in fines imposed for possession of largely reptiles. Meanwhile, the first ever rhino horn smuggling case successfully brought to court in Malaysia will see judgement on 24 April.

We also cover how the World Trade Organisation ruled largely in favour of the European Union in a EUDR dispute settlement between the bloc and Malaysia.

We also discuss about whether there is a need for independent verification of the reported recovery aided by a restoration project, of the seagrass meadow near Forest City.