RM15mil sanctuary for elephants soon

Ayub holding up a special flashlight that lights up when motion is detected, to prevent elephants from entering agricultural land or villages.

JOHOR BARU: Work on the first phase of the RM15mil Johor Elephant Sanctuary is underway and will provide a safe home for about 15 elephants.

Johor Health, Environment, Information and Education Committee chairman Datuk Ayub Rahmat said a contractor was appointed in May to start work on the 100ha project.