Works ministry (KKR) and natural resources ministry (NRES) in Malaysia are enhancing collaboration to protect wildlife in the country.
Recent joint meeting highlighted human-wildlife conflict; emphasis on using technology in road infrastructure to improve wildlife protection.
Various initiatives discussed, including installation of street lights for wild elephant crossings and construction of wildlife crossings at hotspot locations.
Transport ministry also aiming to address wildlife safety issues on highways and railway lines to further enhance wildlife protection in Malaysia.