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Barnama
9 hours ago
- Barnama
Translocation Operation: Six Elephants Captured In Kluang So Far
JOHOR BAHRU, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has captured six elephants around Kampung Pinggir in Kluang under the Integrated Elephant Translocation Operation launched on Monday. State Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the number of elephants captured was based on data recorded as at 2 pm today, following the start of the operation in Kampung Sri Lukut. 'The elephants captured are quite large, with some reaching up to two metres tall and they are part of a group from the national park, which has been causing conflict in the Kampung Sri Lukut area of late.
The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
Perhilitan relocates 25 elephants to reduce human-wildlife conflict
KLUANG: The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has initiated an Integrated Elephant Translocation Operation to move 25 elephants from high-risk conflict zones in Peninsular Malaysia. The operation, running from this month until July next year, prioritises Johor as the first state for relocation efforts. Perhilitan director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim stated that the programme aims to manage human-elephant conflicts more systematically. 'The operation targets elephant herds that frequently encroach on farms, villages, and residential areas, ensuring safer coexistence between wildlife and communities,' he said during the Johor launch. The translocation involves collaboration with the Elephant Transfer Team from the National Elephant Conservation Centre (NECC) in Kuala Gandah, Pahang, along with wildlife teams from Perak, Kelantan, and Terengganu. Johor Perhilitan leads as the primary coordinator. Advanced technology, including drone surveillance and digital movement mapping, will enhance safety and efficiency. Abdul Kadir emphasised that the initiative supports ecosystem restoration by controlling elephant populations outside natural habitats while collecting scientific data for future conservation policies. From 2020 to 2024, Perhilitan recorded 4,919 human-elephant conflict incidents, causing estimated losses of RM39.4 million, primarily in Johor, Kelantan, Perak, and Pahang. Currently, around 1,300 wild elephants roam Peninsular Malaysia. The programme aligns with national strategies such as the National Elephant Conservation Action Plan (NECAP) and the National Policy on Biological Diversity 2022–2030. Abdul Kadir also acknowledged the Johor state government's RM600,000 funding, reinforcing its commitment to wildlife conservation. - Bernama
New Straits Times
4 days ago
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- New Straits Times
25 elephants to be relocated under nationwide Perhilitan operation
KLUANG: The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has launched a large-scale Integrated Elephant Translocation Operation to relocate 25 elephants from conflict zones across Peninsular Malaysia, starting this month through July next year. Perhilitan director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim said the initiative aims to address human-elephant conflicts more systematically and effectively, with Johor as the first state involved. "The operation targets high-risk areas by identifying and relocating elephant herds that disrupt farms, villages and residential areas," he said after officiating the Johor leg of the operation here today. The event was also attended by Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tiang Soon and Johor Perhilitan director Aminuddin Jamin. Abdul Kadir said the effort also supports ecosystem restoration through population control outside natural habitats and will help gather scientific data to strengthen future elephant management policies. The Johor operation is being carried out in collaboration with the Elephant Transfer Team from the National Elephant Conservation Centre (NECC) in Kuala Gandah, Pahang, alongside teams from Perak, Kelantan and Terengganu, with Johor Perhilitan as the lead coordinator. The initiative will utilise drone surveillance, digital movement mapping and early warning systems to minimise risks to local communities. Currently, about 1,300 wild elephants are estimated to inhabit Peninsular Malaysia. From 2020 to 2024, Perhilitan recorded 4,919 human-elephant conflict incidents, resulting in losses estimated at RM39.4 million, mainly in Johor, Kelantan, Perak and Pahang. Abdul Kadir said the programme aligns with key national strategies, including the National Elephant Conservation Action Plan (NECAP), the National Policy on Biological Diversity 2022–2030 and the National Forestry Policy. He also thanked the Johor state government for allocating RM600,000 to support the operation, highlighting its commitment to wildlife conservation and conflict mitigation.– BERNAMA
Barnama
4 days ago
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- Barnama
PERHILITAN Launches Elephant Translocation Operation
KLUANG, July 14 (Bernama) -- The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) has launched a large-scale Integrated Elephant Translocation Operation to relocate 25 elephants from conflict zones across Peninsular Malaysia, starting this month through July next year. PERHILITAN director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim said the initiative aims to address human-elephant conflicts more systematically and effectively, with Johor as the first state involved. 'The operation targets high-risk areas by identifying and relocating elephant herds that disrupt farms, villages and residential areas,' he said after officiating the Johor leg of the operation here today. The event was also attended by Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tiang Soon and Johor PERHILITAN director Aminuddin Jamin. Abdul Kadir said the effort also supports ecosystem restoration through population control outside natural habitats and will help gather scientific data to strengthen future elephant management policies. The Johor operation is being carried out in collaboration with the Elephant Transfer Team from the National Elephant Conservation Centre (NECC) in Kuala Gandah, Pahang, alongside teams from Perak, Kelantan and Terengganu, with Johor PERHILITAN as the lead coordinator. The initiative will utilise drone surveillance, digital movement mapping and early warning systems to minimise risks to local communities. Currently, about 1,300 wild elephants are estimated to inhabit Peninsular Malaysia. From 2020 to 2024, PERHILITAN recorded 4,919 human-elephant conflict incidents, resulting in losses estimated at RM39.4 million, mainly in Johor, Kelantan, Perak and Pahang. Abdul Kadir said the programme aligns with key national strategies, including the National Elephant Conservation Action Plan (NECAP), the National Policy on Biological Diversity 2022–2030 and the National Forestry Policy.
