Tanjong malim: Investigations by the Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) found no tiger tracks in the Proton City residential area in Tanjong Malim, contrary to a viral video claiming to feature tiger roars in the area.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Perak Perhilitan director Yusoff Shariff stated that reports from personnel dispatched to the location confirmed that the claims made in the video were unfounded. He emphasized that the department would not hesitate to lodge a police report against individuals who upload fake videos alleging the presence of wild animals in populated areas.

For Perhilitan, such matters should not be taken lightly, as they cause public anxiety and disrupt the authorities' efforts in managing wildlife issues. Yusoff highlighted the seriousness of the incident, noting that it is not something to be treated as a joke.

Yesterday, a 15-second video went viral on social media, featuring sounds resembling a tiger's roar, allegedly recorded in a forested area near a secondary school and a residential area in Proton City, Tanjong Malim. Following the incident, a team of personnel was sent to the location to conduct investigations and monitoring.

Meanwhile, Yusoff advised the public to obtain information from official sources before sharing any wildlife-related content on social media platforms.