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.
At last, the White Cockatoo (Cacatua alba) and Chattering Lory (Lorius garrulus) are granted protection status through Environment and Forestry Minister's Decree no. P.20/Menlhk/Setjen/KUM.1/6/2018.
Officials in North Maluku rescued more than 80 wild animals from trafficking in the last two months. Ternate Nature Conservation Agency seized 3 White Cockatoos