Rescued Malayan tiger Yong Choh released into Tasik Kenyir national park
KUALA TERENGGANU: A female Malayan tiger rescued from Kampung Choh in Sungai Siput, Perak, on July 22 has been released into its natural habitat at Terengganu National Park in Tasik Kenyir.
A female Malayan tiger named Yong Choh, believed to be seven years old, has been released into the wild at Tasik Kenyir National Park in Terengganu after a successful rehabilitation program. The tiger was rescued from Kampung Choh in Sungai Siput, Perak, on July 22.
The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry confirmed that Yong Choh underwent thorough examinations by the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Sungkai, Perak, and received a clean bill of health. Perhilitan, the Department of Wildlife and National Parks Peninsular Malaysia, gave the final approval for her release following blood tests and disease screenings.
The release ceremony, officiated by Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup, was held at Terengganu National Park. This initiative aims to bolster wildlife conservation efforts and manage human-wildlife conflicts, ultimately contributing to the restoration of wildlife populations in their natural habitats. The program also focuses on enhancing the genetic diversity of released animals and supports the long-term conservation of threatened species.
Other animals released under this conservation program include black panthers, sambar deer, barking deer, pangolins, common palm civets, mouse deer, and greater mouse deer. Elephants that have faced human-wildlife conflicts have also been returned to their natural habitats.
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