KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 18 -- The carcass of a Malayan tiger was discovered in a car carrying three individuals at Felda Tenggaroh, Mersing, Johor, and is believed to have been intended for sale on the black market.

Director-general of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan), Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim, said the animal's value was estimated at between RM250,000 and RM300,000, according to Berita Harian.

He said Perhilitan was working with the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to identify the syndicate network involved following the arrest of the three suspects.

"We believe this activity involves a wildlife trafficking syndicate. Every part of the species' body has value in the black market.

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