What specific turtle species were involved in the Sandakan case?

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Specific Turtle Species Involved in Sandakan Case Identified

A foreign national, identified as Manan Saibung, has been sentenced for possessing 490 turtle eggs belonging to two fully protected species in Sabah. The case, which took place in Sandakan on June 7, involved eggs from the green turtle (Chelonia mydas) and the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata).
Green and Hawksbill Turtles Are Fully Protected

The possession of eggs from both the green turtle and the hawksbill turtle constitutes an offence under Sabah's Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997. These species are classified as fully protected wildlife, underscoring the legal protections afforded to them.
Significant Penalties for Possession Offence

Manan Saibung pleaded guilty to the charge and received a sentence of 18 months' imprisonment and a RM50,000 fine. The Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997 stipulates penalties for such offences, including fines ranging from RM50,000 to RM250,000 and jail terms between one and five years.
Case Details and Legal Proceedings

The offence occurred by the roadside in front of a premises in Sandakan. The prosecution was handled by the Sabah Wildlife Department's prosecuting officer, Primus Lambut, before Sessions Court Judge Roslinda Razali. Following his sentence, Manan Saibung is to be handed over to the Immigration Department.

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