‘Sulong’ selamat dipindah ke Taman Negara Terengganu
Perhilitan pindah gajah liar jantan itu pada 1 Sept dengan sokongan polis serta bantuan dua gajah denak.
A male orangutan known as Sulong Chalil has been relocated to Taman Negara Terengganu through the Tasik Kenyir entrance gate, according to the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) in Malaysia. The relocation aims to provide a safer environment and minimize the risk of human conflict and road accidents. Perhilitan emphasized that the welfare of Sulong and the safety of the public and staff always remain the top priority, and every action is conducted based on field assessments to ensure the minimum risk to all parties involved.
The agency expressed gratitude to all agencies involved and the public for their cooperation and support in the statement.
Since August 17th, Perhilitan has been closely monitoring Sulong's movements and physical condition, including the recorded injury on his right foot. As a mature male orangutan, Sulong's independent movement is a natural behavior and not a sign of separation from his group or search for family members. Following an assessment of safety aspects, location, and health status, the capture operation was successfully carried out on August 30th near the Eastern Coastal Road (JRTB) in Gerik.
Subsequently, on September 1st, 2026, the transfer process for Sulong was carried out by Perhilitan with support from the police and two female orangutans, Rambai and Cheri. Throughout the operation, Sulong received continuous monitoring and veterinary care. The recorded injury on his right foot currently shows a positive development, and follow-up treatment will continue based on the assessment of veterinary staff.
Earlier, several videos circulating on social media showed the orangutan walking on the JRTB, believed to have been captured by the public using relevant routes. The orangutan in question is believed to have originated from Chalil in Gua Musang before being transferred to the Gerik forest area through a Perhilitan translocation operation, but is believed to be moving back to its original habitat through the same route.
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