Grim reminder of Malaysia’s wildlife crisis

LAST week, a gruesome discovery along the Kalabakan-Sapulut road in Sabah sent shockwaves across Malaysia. A Borneo pygmy elephant, one of the world’s most endangered elephant species, was found decapitated, its limbs partially severed. A horrifying video of the scene circulated on social media, igniting not only public outrage but also despair.

This is not just a case of wildlife crime; it is a tragic indictment of our failure to protect Malaysia’s natural heritage. The population of Borneo pygmy elephants (pic) has dwindled to an estimated 1,500-2,000.