Judge Zaki Salleh handed down the sentence on Ng Sing Huat after finding him guilty under Section 68(2)(c) of the Wildlife Conservation Act.

The offence was committed at a condominium in Jalan Tun Razak on Aug 1, 2022.

The court held that Ng failed to raise reasonable doubt in his defence. If he fails to settle the RM300,000 fine, he will have to serve another year in prison.

Zaki also advised Ng against repeating the offence and to show compassion to animals. “They are silent victims,” he added.

The court granted bail of RM30,000 with one surety after Ng’s lawyer Hasshahari Johari Mawi told the court that they would be appealing today’s decision.

“The stay of execution on the jail sentence is allowed but the accused needs to pay the fine and surrender his passport pending the decision on the appeal,” Zaki said.

Deputy public prosecutor Amanina Anuar appeared for the prosecution.