Monkey Threat: Over 100 Captured Since Last Year – Perhilitan

KUALA KRAI, June 2 (Bernama) -- 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 area since last year.

Kelantan Perhilitan director Mohamad Hafid Rohani told Bernama that following public complaints, the department set up two traps at the identified spots.

On Saturday, media reports cited 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.

Mohamad Hafid stated that, although the victims have not lodged an official complaint, the department has been 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.

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 constantly must stay alert,” he added.

-- BERNAMA