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New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Perak, Perhilitan to tackle rising human-elephant conflicts
IPOH: The state government will hold discussions with the Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) to seek a solution to the recurring human-elephant conflict along the East-West Highway (JRTB) from Gerik to Jeli. Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad said the state acknowledged the recent developments in the area and is taking the matter seriously. He said that a study on elephant behaviour would be conducted as part of efforts to address the issue. "I've discussed this matter with the relevant authorities, and we need to understand elephant behaviour more comprehensively. Recently, we've observed herds of elephants crossing that route together. "There may be an underlying reason prompting the animals to cross. Therefore, we will consult with Perhilitan, who possess deeper expertise in this area. We need to study the elephants' habits and what triggers these crossings," he said. He told reporters this after attending the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) Perak State Gathering Ceremony at the Casuarina Hotel today. Saarani said that during the development of the Ganda Agropolitan Project in Gerik, rubber plantations had previously been disrupted by elephants foraging for food. "In the end, we reached a compromise by designating a specific area for the elephants. This prevented further disturbances. That experience helped us better understand their behaviour. "So in relation to this incident along the JRTB, I'm not certain of the cause. We need to investigate whether it was due to an accident involving a calf or another factor," he said. He also urged motorists to remain vigilant when travelling along the route to prevent any untoward incidents. Yesterday, police suggested that an elephant attack, which damaged a car along the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway last night, might have been triggered by a car horn that startled the animals. This conclusion is based on a report lodged by the 39-year-old owner of the damaged vehicle regarding the incident, which occurred at Km11 of the highway. Gerik district police chief Superintendent Zulkifli Mahmood said the incident took place at 8.15pm, when the driver, travelling in a Toyota Vios from Jeli towards Gerik, encountered a group of elephants crossing the road.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Perhilitan expects elephant sanctuary in Gerik to be operational by 2030
IPOH: The Perak Elephant Sanctuary at Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) is expected to be completed by 2030, said Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director Yusoff Shariff. He said the RM40 million project had been submitted to the Economy Ministry on May 6 and the decision on its construction falls entirely under the jurisdiction of the Federal government. 'If everything goes smoothly, I think this sanctuary can operate as early as in 2028, but for (the infrastructure facility) to be fully completed, perhaps 2030 is a more realistic target. 'With the availability of such a facility, it will reduce human-elephant conflicts at JRTB by about 50 to 50 per cent,' he said when contacted by Bernama. Bernama reported on July 18, 2020, that the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources announced the development of the Perak Elephant Sanctuary (PES) at Batu 11, JRTB in Gerik. Based on Perhilitan's records, 4,919 complaints of human-elephant conflicts were reported between 2020 and 2024, with property loss estimated at RM39.4 million. On the effectiveness of a wildlife crossing at the JRTB, Yusoff said the 200-metre crossing, also known as a viaduct that was built for RM26 million in 2015, proved helpful but does not guarantee the safety of elephants that inhabited the area along the route. He added that this was because the crossing was built at Kilometre 157 of the JRTB and only used by the elephants that inhabit that specific area. 'The viaduct only helps on a small scale and is only used by animals inhabiting that area. So, we feel that the setting up of a sanctuary will provide greater safety assurance for both road users and elephants at the JRTB,' he said. He also did not rule out the possibility of building more wildlife crossings along the JRTB if there is a specific allocation for it.
The Sun
22-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Perak Elephant Sanctuary expected to be ready by 2030
IPOH: The Perak Elephant Sanctuary at Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) is expected to be completed by 2030, said Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director Yusoff Shariff. He said the RM40 million project had been submitted to the Economy Ministry on May 6 and the decision on its construction falls entirely under the jurisdiction of the Federal government. 'If everything goes smoothly, I think this sanctuary can operate as early as in 2028, but for (the infrastructure facility) to be fully completed, perhaps 2030 is a more realistic target. 'With the availability of such a facility, it will reduce human-elephant conflicts at JRTB by about 50 to 50 per cent,' he said when contacted by Bernama. Bernama reported on July 18, 2020, that the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources announced the development of the Perak Elephant Sanctuary (PES) at Batu 11, JRTB in Gerik. Based on Perhilitan's records, 4,919 complaints of human-elephant conflicts were reported between 2020 and 2024, with property loss estimated at RM39.4 million. On the effectiveness of a wildlife crossing at the JRTB, Yusoff said the 200-metre crossing, also known as a viaduct that was built for RM26 million in 2015, proved helpful but does not guarantee the safety of elephants that inhabited the area along the route. He added that this was because the crossing was built at Kilometre 157 of the JRTB and only used by the elephants that inhabit that specific area. 'The viaduct only helps on a small scale and is only used by animals inhabiting that area. So, we feel that the setting up of a sanctuary will provide greater safety assurance for both road users and elephants at the JRTB,' he said. He also did not rule out the possibility of building more wildlife crossings along the JRTB if there is a specific allocation for it.
Barnama
22-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
Perhilitan Expects Elephant Sanctuary In Gerik To Be Operational By 2030
By Muhamad Adzhar Tajuddin IPOH, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Perak Elephant Sanctuary at Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) is expected to be completed by 2030, said Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director Yusoff Shariff. He said the RM40 million project had been submitted to the Economy Ministry on May 6 and the decision on its construction falls entirely under the jurisdiction of the Federal government. "If everything goes smoothly, I think this sanctuary can operate as early as in 2028, but for (the infrastructure facility) to be fully completed, perhaps 2030 is a more realistic target. "With the availability of such a facility, it will reduce human-elephant conflicts at JRTB by about 50 to 50 per cent,' he said when contacted by Bernama. Bernama reported on July 18, 2020, that the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources announced the development of the Perak Elephant Sanctuary (PES) at Batu 11, JRTB in Gerik. Based on Perhilitan's records, 4,919 complaints of human-elephant conflicts were reported between 2020 and 2024, with property loss estimated at RM39.4 million. On the effectiveness of a wildlife crossing at the JRTB, Yusoff said the 200-metre crossing, also known as a viaduct that was built for RM26 million in 2015, proved helpful but does not guarantee the safety of elephants that inhabited the area along the route. He added that this was because the crossing was built at Kilometre 157 of the JRTB and only used by the elephants that inhabit that specific area.
New Straits Times
22-05-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Perhilitan expects elephant sanctuary in Gerik to be operational by 2030
IPOH: The Perak Elephant Sanctuary at Jalan Raya Timur-Barat (JRTB) is expected to be completed by 2030, said Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) director Yusoff Shariff. He said the RM40 million project had been submitted to the Economy Ministry on May 6 and the decision on its construction falls entirely under the jurisdiction of the Federal government. "If everything goes smoothly, I think this sanctuary can operate as early as in 2028, but for (the infrastructure facility) to be fully completed, perhaps 2030 is a more realistic target. "With the availability of such a facility, it will reduce human-elephant conflicts at JRTB by about 50 to 50 per cent," he said when contacted by Bernama. Bernama reported on July 18, 2020, that the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources announced the development of the Perak Elephant Sanctuary (PES) at Batu 11, JRTB in Gerik. Based on Perhilitan's records, 4,919 complaints of human-elephant conflicts were reported between 2020 and 2024, with property loss estimated at RM39.4 million. On the effectiveness of a wildlife crossing at the JRTB, Yusoff said the 200-metre crossing, also known as a viaduct that was built for RM26 million in 2015, proved helpful but does not guarantee the safety of elephants that inhabited the area along the route. He added that this was because the crossing was built at Km157 of the JRTB and only used by the elephants that inhabit that specific area. "The viaduct only helps on a small scale and is only used by animals inhabiting that area. So, we feel that the setting up of a sanctuary will provide greater safety assurance for both road users and elephants at the JRTB," he said. He also did not rule out the possibility of building more wildlife crossings along the JRTB if there is a specific allocation for it. – BERNAMA
