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Are exotic pets illegal in Malaysia?

Partly. Exotic pets are restricted in Malaysia. Scheduled wildlife needs a PERHILITAN licence or permit.

Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (amended 2022): protected species in the First Schedule need a PERHILITAN licence or special permit; 'wildlife aren't pets; ministerial approval required' (NST, Dec 2025); unscheduled exotics legal.

Source: Wildlife Cons. Act 2010

• Malaysia is one of 11 countries where exotic pets are banned, and 48 more restrict them.
• Its neighbours: banned in 0 of 3.
• In Asia: banned in 2 of 46 countries.

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Other countries that ban exotic pets

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