KUALA LUMPUR: Seven elephants were relocated to suitable habitats away from human settlements in operations by the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) between 2020 and June this year, the Dewan Rakyat was told.
The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry said in a parliamentary written reply that these operations were among the steps taken under the National Elephant Conservation Action Plan (2023-2030).
The plan serves as a guideline for comprehensive elephant management, raising public awareness of managing human-wildlife conflict, and encouraging coexistence between people and elephants.
Perhilitan also constructed three elephant electric fence system installations stretching 9.25km to prevent the animals from straying into residential areas.
Last year, it fitted two satellite collars on elephants to monitor their movements and allow early preventive action if they approach villages or farms.
Patrols and surveillance are also conducted in conflict zones, the ministry added.
Additionally, public awareness programmes are also conducted with area residents and engagement sessions are held with stakeholders.
Hassan Saad(PN-Baling) wanted to know about measures to address attacks and encroachment by elephants, which had damaged the farms of his constituents.
He also asked about the ministry’s long-term plan to resolve human-wildlife conflict.
