When wildlife and humans collide in Malaysia: Losses near RM60m in four years (opens original article in a new tab)

Malaysia reported over RM58 million in losses from wildlife conflicts between 2021 and May 2026, with human-wildlife clashes increasing due to habitat loss and urbanization.

• Malaysia recorded 76,361 wildlife conflict complaints with RM58.7 million in losses from 2021 to May 2026.
• Human-wildlife conflicts involve macaques, elephants, wild boars, tigers, and tapirs due to habitat loss from urbanization and infrastructure development.
• The government implemented initiatives like the National Elephant Conservation Action Plan and electric fencing to address conflicts.