Set up wildlife crossings to prevent further mishaps, says Lam Thye


PETALING JAYA: Initiatives such as wildlife crossings must be implemented to prevent a recurrence of such incidents as the collision along the East-West Highway that killed a baby elephant, says Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye.

"Every year, we witness tragic incidents where animals like tapirs are struck by vehicles while crossing roads in search of food," the animal welfare advocate said in a statement on Monday (May 12).

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