The hidden supply chain of Malaysia's endangered wildlife trade

Inside Malaysia’s Illegal Wildlife Trade | Documentary Wildlife Crime & Conservation- AMP · 23:40 · Video: GO Asia · Watch at the source

In short: This investigation follows wildlife officers into deep tropical rainforests to expose the mechanics of poaching. It reveals how protected species move from illegal hunting grounds into specialist restaurants and local zoos.

Directed by Ira Rakiz Tuffile, the documentary examines the systemic flow of wildlife crime in Malaysia. The team investigates several specific points of interest: specialist restaurants suspected of serving meat from endangered animals, and facilities that may be complicit in the trade. By following officers into primary hunting grounds, the film highlights the direct link between rainforest poaching and commercial consumption.

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