Electric fence to keep elephants away in the works


Huge mess: The damage left behind by the elephants at SK Seri Permai in Pos Pasik, Gua Musang.

KOTA BARU: An electric fence will be built in Gua Musang to reduce the risk of conflict with elephants as their habitat continues to shrink because of deforestation activities.

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said he was seeking RM200,000 from the Finance Ministry for the fence.

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