Dept identifies 23 areas statewide as proposed crocodile-free zones

KUCHING: The Forest Department has identified 23 areas in seven regions statewide as crocodile-free zones (CFZ) as part of efforts to manage human-crocodile conflict.

The proposed areas include jetties and bathing places along Batang Saribas and Sungai Rimbas in Betong, where the crocodile population density is high, as well as along Batang Seblak from Kampung Sessang to Nanga Ibus, Roban, where crocodile attacks occur frequently.