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Free Malaysia Today
2 days ago
- Free Malaysia Today
Beloved tapir killed while crossing road near park
The Mardi agrotechnology park said the tapir was a beloved attraction and had brought joy to many. (Facebook pic) KUANTAN : A 120kg male tapir, beloved by campers and visitors to the Mardi agrotechnology park in Cherating, was killed when it was struck by a car while crossing the Kuantan-Kemaman road past midnight last night. The park described the tapir's death as a major blow to wildlife lovers. 'One of the park's most beloved attractions is now gone. This protected tapir, a regular sight among campers and nature enthusiasts, had brought joy to many,' read a post on the park's Facebook page. Acting Kuantan police chief Adli Mat Daud said the animal was crossing the road at about 12.10am and was struck by a Perodua Alza. 'The driver, a 41-year-old man, was unhurt,' he said in a statement. A local resident, Badrol Hisham Mohamad, 44, who was among the first to the scene, said he immediately alerted the police and Perhilitan, the wildlife department. 'The tapir is believed to have been hit by a vehicle carrying a family from Kemaman to Kuantan near the Cherating park. Several motorists stopped to help direct traffic, as the carcass was lying in the middle of the road and posed a danger to others,' said the Kampung Sungai Ular resident. Police were dispatched to the scene to control traffic on the poorly-lit stretch of road. The tapir's carcass was handed over to the Pahang wildlife and parks department.
Malaysiakini
02-07-2025
- Malaysiakini
Unexploded war-time bomb uncovered at housing site in Kuantan
An unexploded 250kg old aerial bomb, commonly used in World War Two, was uncovered at a housing project site in Bukit Goh in Kuantan on Tuesday. Kuantan district acting police chief Adli Mat Daud said the bomb was found by a housing contractor at about 2.50pm before a police team went to the location to conduct security control and investigation.
