IPOH: Claims that nearby developments caused the tiger attack at Bukit Bangkong, Tanah Hitam in Chemor are not true, says the Perak government.
State’s science, environment and green technology committee chairman Teh Kok Lim (pic) said while there were housing projects in the vicinity, they did not encroach into the tiger's habitat.
“Recent signs instead suggest that the tiger population has seen a slight increase, prompting the animals to roam more widely.
“Authorities have set traps after signs of a tiger were detected three to four days ago, where cattle were found dead.
“However, the tiger did not return to feed on it. We suspect it has moved elsewhere and we are continuing to monitor the situation,” he told reporters after closing the Green Tech Perak 2025 forum at a hotel here on Wednesday (Dec 10).
Teh said a tiger had been spotted in the area before, with a report lodged earlier this year.
“It may be moving within that general range.
“If it is still nearby, we hope to capture it. If it returns to the forest on its own, that is even better,” he said.
Regarding the temporary closure of the hill, Teh said it was for public safety.
“Once the Perak Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) confirms the area is safe, it will be reopened,” he said.
On Friday (Dec 5), police received a report of a suspected tiger attack that resulted in two cattle being killed and five others missing in Bukit Bangkong.
The incident was reported at about 6.30pm by a cattle owner who found two of his animals dead with bite marks, while several others could not be located.
