MEME project finds ways for Malaysia to coexist with Asian elephants

A Management and Ecology of Malaysian Elephants (Meme) member doing research in the field. Photos: Meme

Elephants are a common sight in Nor Era Kelawak’s village, and they are respected creatures in the community.

But when the elephants raid the 20-year-old Temiar’s village looking for food at her family’s and neighbours’ fruits and vegetable plots, conflict arises as people’s livelihood are affected.