TEMERLOH, July 22 – Five Malayan Tigers have been reported dead, including victims in road incidents (roadkill) in less than two years from 2023 to date, said Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.
He said nine Malayan Tigers had been caught in conflict areas and efforts to protect the animal and conserve its natural habitat would not be possible without the involvement of various parties.
He said it includes the commitment from all parties including the state government in maintaining forested areas that are the habitat of tigers.
“Achievements in Malayan tiger conservation show that efforts to save them will bear fruit if all parties cooperated.
“Today’s celebration is very meaningful and strengthens the collaborative momentum because many incidents of Malayan Tiger deaths have been reported as a result of conflicts with humans lately,” he said at the opening ceremony of World Tiger Day 2024 which was officiated by Tengku Mahkota Pahang Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah on Monday.
