As humans hunker down, animals come out to play


Relaxing: A dusky leaf monkey with her baby resting on a guardrail at the Penang Hill upper station. — Penang Hill social media

GEORGE TOWN: With humans cooped up in their homes during the Covid-19 pandemic, wild animals are coming out of their habitats and adjusting to a world relatively free of people.

Since the start of the movement control order on Jan 13, popular tourist spots in Penang have been devoid of human movement and in places like Penang Hill, dusky leaf monkeys have been spotted roaming around freely.

Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Head to Star Education Fair for valuable insights into tertiary study options
Perak agrees to supply water to Penang, says PM Anwar
Police advise public to refrain from speculating on Akhyar's robbery case
Madani rakyat programme: Youth produces unity graffiti mural in three days
Nearly RM40,000 worth of misappropriated diesel seized near Taiping
Civil servants will have more opportunities to purchase homes in line with salary increase, says Rehda president
PM arrives at Madani Rakyat event in Penang
Cops seize 22,000 cartons of contraband liquor in Mukah, four nabbed
No final decision yet on diesel subsidy cut, says Anwar
DOSH issues stop-work order to factory after lorry driver killed by falling pipes

Others Also Read