The Indonesian Primate Day was again widely celebrated this January with its peak on 30 January 2019, "Stop Primate Poaching" being the theme. Celebrations took place nationwide in form of public campaign, education activities, and social media campaign.
PROFAUNA Indonesia's latest survey in the southern Malang area in December 2018 shows a decline in hornbill encounters by 60%. This is due to deforestation and forest degradation in the area.
The government of Berau, East Kalimantan has declared war against sea turtle poaching, including trade of souvenirs made from sea turtle shell. In 2018, however, these practices were still widely found either in tourist objects or subversively in the city.
