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The Sun
6 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Kelantan seeks federal funds to upgrade Gerik-Jeli highway safety
KOTA BHARU: The Kelantan government has formally requested federal funding to upgrade the Gerik–Jeli stretch of the East-West Highway (JRTB) to improve road safety and user comfort. State Public Works, Infrastructure, Water and Rural Development Committee chairman Datuk Dr Izani Husin confirmed the application was submitted through the state Public Works Department (JKR). The proposed upgrades include five key components: slope repairs, overtaking lanes, corrugated metal drainage pipes, New Jersey concrete barriers, and solar-powered streetlights. 'The state is also procuring LED warning signboards that illuminate at night to alert motorists, especially in low-visibility areas,' Izani said. The request follows concerns over frequent accidents, including wildlife-related incidents. Izani addressed the issue during the Kelantan State Legislative Assembly in response to a question from Datuk Abdul Hadi Awang Kechil (PAS–Kuala Balah). To mitigate wildlife hazards, the state is collaborating with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) and Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK) to establish an elephant feeding corridor in Jeli. 'Hotspot identification is currently underway,' Izani added. For tiger conservation, movement corridors have been mapped, with plans to implement monitoring and protection measures under the Conservation Assured | Tiger Standards (CA|TS) framework. Additional safety measures include wildlife crossing signs and regular patrols by PERHILITAN personnel to guide elephants away from the highway when necessary. – Bernama
The Star
7 days ago
- General
- The Star
Annual run returns to spotlight coexistence with wildlife
The charity run will highlight human-wildlife coexistence. — Filepic THE 'Run for Tigers' charity event taking place on July 26 returns with a call for coexistence between people and wildlife, in conjunction with Global Tiger Day 2025. Organised by WWF Malaysia in collaboration with Maybank, this Saturday's 3.5km fun run will take place at Padang Semarak in Putrajaya Wetlands Park. This year's theme, 'Stride for Stripes', aims to raise awareness of the Malayan tiger's plight and urgent need to move from human-wildlife conflict towards coexistence. This comes after a spate of tragic encounters between communities and wild animals over the past year. A portion of the event's proceeds will go directly to conservation, with RM10 from each registration used for WWF Malaysia's tiger conservation initiatives. 'Tiger conservation is about more than just preventing extinction; it is about securing a balanced future where both people and wildlife can thrive,' said WWF Malaysia chief executive officer and executive director Sophia Lim. 'The Malayan tiger is a symbol of our natural heritage and its survival hinges on how well we can address human-wildlife conflict and shift towards a future of coexistence. 'Through collective effort, awareness and compassion, we can build that future together,' she said. Malaysia's Malayan tiger population remains critically endangered while continued encroachment into forested habitats increase the likelihood of conflict, putting both humans and tigers at risk. The Maybank-WWF Malaysia partnership, since 2016, has supported anti-poaching patrols, prey recovery, community empowerment and the strengthening of Conservation Assured|Tiger Standards (CA|TS) site management. The partnership has also enabled over 100 rangers to cover more than 70,000sq km of forests and deactivating 240 snares. 'From conflict to coexistence –that is the path we must pursue,' said Maybank Foundation chief executive officer and Maybank group corporate affairs head Izlyn Ramli. 'Through our collaboration with WWF Malaysia, we are not only safeguarding wildlife but also fostering safer environments for people living near forests. 'By investing in anti-poaching patrols, ecological monitoring, and community engagement, we are demonstrating how responsible corporate partnerships can help address long-term conservation challenges,' she emphasised. Izlyn said 'Run for Tigers' was a step toward protecting one of the world's most iconic species.
