Ka Siong bangkit isu Dara, Amoi dan Kelat pada sidang Parlimen akan datang
Ahli Parlimen Wee Ka Siong mengesahkan beliau akan membangkitkan isu berkaitan Dara, Amoi dan Kelat pada sidang yang akan bermula pada Oktober.
Ayer Hitam Wee Ka Siong, the MP, has announced his intention to create controversy over the Dara, Amoi, and Kelat elephants' issue ahead of the upcoming parliamentary session on October 5th. He affirmed that the NGO and activists are persistently raising concerns about the well-being of the three elephants, which are currently at the Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan.
Wee urged for clear explanations and decisive actions to ensure the welfare of Dara, Amoi, and Kelat during a parliamentary hearing. In June, Wee received a memorandum from Neow Choo Seong, the president of MCA Youth and the organizer of the Solidarity Support Secretariat for Dara, Amoi, and Kelat, urging the House of Representatives to discuss the issue.
The memorandum outlined five key points for the government's consideration, including the formation of a special task force, a free assessment mission to Japan, disclosure of the 25-year transfer agreement, an evaluation plan, and repatriation rights. The trio of elephants was not merely three individuals sent abroad; they were an integral part of Malaysia's natural heritage.
Therefore, whatever decision affects their future must prioritize their welfare, safety, and significance, according to Wee. Dara, Amoi, and Kelat, originally from Taiping Zoo and Night Safari, arrived at Tennoji Zoo on March 11th and have been on display since April 21st. Sandrea Ng Shy Ching, the Exco of Housing and Local Government in Perak, was informed that the transfer of the three elephants was not a commercial transaction but rather a formal cooperation between the two zoos.
On May 6th, Tennoji Zoo posted photos of the three elephants, claiming they were in good condition. On June 22nd, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM) announced the opening of an investigation into the elephant transfer, focusing on the Ministry of Rural Development and Environment, the Wildlife and National Parks Department, and those involved in the transfer process.
On July 9th, the head of SPRM's Public Relations Office, Abd Halim Aman, stated that the investigation found no evidence of any suspicious financial transactions or dealings involving former Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad or the related company, reported by Utusan Malaysia.
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