Sheep-killer leopard caught

Compiled by NG SI HOOI, GAN PEI LING and R. ARAVINTHAN

A CLOUDED leopard (pic)that killed 10 sheep owned by villagers in Kampung Gamin Hilir, Negri Sem­bilan, was caught on Wed­nesday.

Kosmo! reported that the animal, an endangered spe­cies, was lured into a trap by Perhilitan (Department of Wildlife and National Parks) personnel using a live goat.

Negri Sembilan Perhi­litan director Wan Mat Wan Harun confirmed the catch but declined to reveal the age and weight of the leopard, and how it would be dealt with.

Villager Fauzi Ishak, 44, claimed he lost over RM3,000 when the leopard killed five of his sheep on Saturday.

Another villager, Aris Adam, 77, said he lost five sheep costing RM5,000 on March 15.

> Popular actress Fasha Sandha is said to be dating a senior public servant, Utusan Malaysia reported.

The single mother has introduced the man to her children.

After publicly declaring that she was ready to find new love, Fasha has been courted by various suitors.

She was divorced from Rizal Ashram Ramli, 39, an entrepreneur, in January last year, after a four-year marriage.

The former couple have two children together – Putra Rayfal, three, and Putri Rasyha Jemyma, two.

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