KUALA KRAI: The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has captured over 100 wild monkeys that have posed a threat to residents in the Kuala Krai district, Kelantan, since last year.
Following public complaints, the department set up two traps at the identified spots, said Kelantan Perhilitan director Mohamad Hafid Rohani.
Although the victims have not lodged an official complaint, he said the department was informed of the incidents by the village head and Kuala Krai police chief, Superintendent Mazlan Mamat.
A check by Bernama at a dumping site in Kampung Kubang Lebur found a troop of wild monkeys near rubbish bins scavenging for food. On Saturday, media reports said that 300 residents from Kampung Kubang Lebur, Kampung Batu Lada, and Taman Berkat Jaya have been living in fear due to wild monkey attacks, which left two individuals injured within a week.
Villager Rosman Samat, 41, said the presence of wild monkeys in the area leaves residents feeling vulnerable.
“Sometimes the monkeys just watch from a distance, but there are times when they approach as if they’re about to lunge at the garbage bags we’re holding.
“We must constantly stay alert,” he added.
