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The Star

21 hours ago

Science
The Star

Zoo's vital role in nature conservation

CAPTIVE breeding programmes aim to increase population numbers of threatened species under controlled conditions. In Malaysia, government-backed efforts through Perhilitan (Department of Wildlife and National Parks) and partnerships with zoos such as Zoo Negara Malaysia have focused on species like the Malayan tiger and milky stork ( pic ). These controlled environments allow for the careful monitoring of health, genetic diversity and breeding success while also serving as valuable spaces for research and public education.

Mother elephant refuses to abandon trapped calf in Malaysia

Straits Times

2 days ago

General
Straits Times

Mother elephant refuses to abandon trapped calf in Malaysia

Officers sedated the female elephant believed to be the calf's mother and drove the others away before cutting the rope. PHOTO: SCREENGRAB FROM FENDYALWI91/TIKTOK Netizens in Malaysia were moved by a mother elephant's love after she stayed by her calf's side when the younger animal got caught in a rope snare at an oil palm plantation in Terengganu . The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) freed the calf on June 5, reported the Malay Mail. State Perhilitan director Loo Kean Seong said the department was alerted to the trouble at around 2.30pm and six officers were sent to the scene. The young elephant's leg had been trapped in a cow rope snare, with five adult elephants nearby. All are wild. Officers sedated the female elephant believed to be the calf's mother and drove the others away before cutting the rope, he said. The calf was found to be in stable condition, with no serious injury, and the mother was given an antidote to reverse the sedative. She safely rejoined the herd, said Mr Loo. Footage of the incident showing the mother mammal sticking to the young elephant 's side even as the others scattered has gone viral. According to media outlet Sinar Harian, the snare was believed to have been set up by cattle farmers who use the plantation as a grazing area. 'There were reports of wild elephants disturbing the plantation that morning, and workers had tried to drive them out,' Mr Loo said. 'It is likely the calf was separated and became trapped while trying to return to the forest,' he added. Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.

Life goes on for Syahira two years after husband's death in tiger attack

New Straits Times

02-06-2025

New Straits Times

Life goes on for Syahira two years after husband's death in tiger attack

GUA MUSANG: Nearly two years after her husband was killed by a tiger at Pos Pasik, an Orang Asli woman has managed to get on with her life with her two daughters, thanks to the assistance from the Social Security Organisation (Perkeso). Twenty-two-year-old Syahira Hamid of Kampung Sugi, Pos Pasik, said that the tragic incident occurred when her husband, Pisie Amud, 25, went out to hunt for food in the jungle. "Life has to go on. " I have now come to terms with fate and am striving to raise our two daughters - Nur Haura, 2, and Finka, 4 - as best as possible. "I'm not working, but we can continue with our lives as a result of the roughly RM900 monthly aid from Perkeso, thanks to the contributions of my late husband's job as a Community Ranger with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan)," she told reporters at Pos Pasik here. However, Syahira, from the Temiar tribe, admitted that she hasn't been able to visit his grave as she is still emotionally distressed. Pisie's grandfather, 59-year-old Aznan Siam described Syahira as a strong and patient woman for single-handedly raising her two young children. However, even he has yet to get over the tragic incident that befell his grandson, particularly since he was among the volunteers who found his remains. "To this day, I can still picture the tiger's claw marks on Pisie's head and body. He also lost his left foot as a result of the attack. "We found his motorcycle and his blowpipe equipment. "There were also tiger footprints at the scene. Since then, the villagers daren't enter the jungle alone," he said. On Oct 3, 2023, Pisie Amud was reported to have been mauled to death by a tiger while out hunting on his own in the oil palm plantation near his village.

[Watch] 'Blue Monkey' In Sungai Buloh: Cruel Paint Job Leads To Handcuffs

Rakyat Post

26-05-2025

Rakyat Post

[Watch] 'Blue Monkey' In Sungai Buloh: Cruel Paint Job Leads To Handcuffs

Subscribe to our FREE Malaysian wildlife authorities have detained an elderly man following widespread outrage over a viral video showing him methodically spraying blue paint on a helpless monkey trapped in a cage. The incident, which took place in Desa Moccis in Sungai Buloh, Selangor, has become the latest flashpoint in Malaysia's ongoing battle against animal cruelty. The arrest came after a veterinary officer from the Petaling District alerted authorities at 2:10 AM upon discovering the disturbing footage on Facebook. Sungai Buloh District Police Chief Superintendent Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor confirmed that the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has taken the suspect into custody under Section 86 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010. The video, which shows the elderly man callously spraying paint on the trapped primate while another individual watches without intervention, sparked immediate public backlash. If convicted, the perpetrator faces serious consequences – fines ranging from RM5,000 to RM50,000, up to a year in prison, or both. From Social Media Fury to Police Action It's the kind of footage that makes you wonder what possesses someone to wake up and decide to paint a living creature. 'This isn't just about one monkey – it's about drawing a line in the sand,' says R Kalaivanan, President of the Malaysian Abandoned Animals Association (SAFM). Such acts of cruelty are not only morally reprehensible but strictly illegal under Malaysian law. Police have urged the public to remain calm and let the legal process take its course while emphasising that any form of animal cruelty will be met with the full force of the law. As the suspect awaits further legal proceedings, animal rights activists continue to monitor the case closely, determined to ensure justice is served for this senseless act of cruelty. READ MORE : READ MORE : Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.

Perhilitan nabs man who sprayed paint on monkey

The Sun

25-05-2025

The Sun

Perhilitan nabs man who sprayed paint on monkey

KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has detained a man after a video allegedly showing him spraying paint on a caged monkey went viral online. Sungai Buloh police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said a report was lodged at 2.10 am today by a veterinary officer from the Petaling district concerning the viral video. 'The complainant had viewed a five-second video that went viral on Facebook, showing a man spraying paint on a monkey in a cage. The incident is believed to have taken place at Taman Desa Moccis, U17, Shah Alam. 'Following preliminary investigations, the Sungai Buloh Police headquarters classified the case as one to be referred to other agencies, namely the Department of Veterinary Services and Perhilitan,' he said in a statement. He added that Perhilitan had also lodged a report regarding the arrest of the man under Section 86 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716). Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact the nearest police station or reach out to Sgt Maj Azmir Azriezal Ramli at 019-5665870.