5) Animal Wildlife DNA Forensic
Functions
Provide animal wildlife DNA analytical services.
Assist enforcement agencies in the regulation of Wildlife Protection Act 1972 for Peninsular Malaysia and Wildlife Enactment for Sabah and Sarawak
Assist the government in complying with the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
Types of sample received
Blood
Bone
Hair/fur
Meat
Horns/tusks
Leather/pelt
Saliva
Faeces
Ornaments from animal body parts
Type of analysis
- Species identification
- Sex determination for animals (eg birds)
- Paternity testing for animals
- Identification of geographical/population origin for certain animals.
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