Wild elephants a source of concern for villagers in rural Pahang


MORE than 30 wild elephants were sighted roaming along roads and near villages in Ulu Tembeling, Pahang, causing concern to residents and tourists, Harian Metro reported.

The herd was frequently spotted along the route between Kampung Kuala Tahan and Kampung Mat Daling.

Masjid Kampung Pagi imam Mi Hamidi Nipah, 56, said the elephants were also seen roaming around Kampung Samas.

“These wild animals may be facing disturbances to their habitat due to logging activities. While their sudden appearance shocked us at first, some villagers and tourists were thrilled to observe them up close,” he said.

Sallehudin Man, 59, estimated the herd to comprise more than 30 elephants, including calves.

The villagers urged authorities to strengthen conservation efforts and manage the wild elephants to prevent untoward incidents.

> A pair of 19-year-old Palestinian twins received attention during student registration at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia in Nilai, Kosmo! reported.

Mohamed Tariq Mansour Wafi and Mansour Tariq Mansour Wafi seemed enthusiastic as they stepped into campus.

Mohamed Tariq enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment for a degree in electrical engineering, while his twin chose computer science at the Faculty of Science and Technology.

“Although we are studying different courses, it does not separate us. We share the same mission to gain as much knowledge as possible and contribute to the people of Palestine and the Muslim world,” he said.

Mansour Tariq added that their family’s support remained their biggest motivation. They hope to continue their studies and eventually pursue PhDs.

The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.

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