Kuala Krai: The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has captured over 100 wild monkeys that have posed a threat to residents in the Kuala Krai area since last year.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Kelantan Perhilitan director Mohamad Hafid Rohani stated that following public complaints, the department set up two traps at the identified spots. Recent media reports highlighted that 300 residents from Kampung Kubang Lebur, Kampung Batu Lada, and Taman Berkat Jaya have been living in fear due to wild monkey attacks. These attacks have resulted in two individuals sustaining injuries within a week.

Mohamad Hafid further mentioned that while the victims have not lodged an official complaint, the department has been informed of the incidents by the village head and Kuala Krai police chief, Superintendent Mazlan Mamat. A check by BERNAMA at a dumping site in Kampung Kubang Lebur revealed a troop of wild monkeys scavenging for food near rubbish bins.

Villager Rosman Samat, 41, expressed the sense of vulnerability felt by residents due to the presence of wild monkeys in the area. He noted, ‘Sometimes the monkeys just watch from a distance, but there are times when they approach as if they’re about to lunge at the garbage bags we’re holding. We constantly must stay alert.’