Perhilitan urges farmers to install LED lights, fences to prevent elephant conflicts Hidayatidayu Razali, New Straits Times March 10, 2025 Various efforts are being made by the Kelantan Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) to ensure that wild elephants do not disturb local villagers. State Perhilitan director Mohamad Hafid Rohani said the department will capture elephants roaming in village areas causing disturbances to residents. However, he emphasised that capturing and relocating wild elephants was not a long-term solution. Therefore, the department has advised villagers, especially farmers, to take more effective steps to prevent conflicts with wild animals, such as installing blue LED lights along identified paths that elephants use to enter their farms. Featured Videos "Always keep farms clean and avoid letting them become overgrown. Additionally, building an electric elephant fence system (SPEG) around the farm area is recommended," he said. The department has also suggested constructing elephant trenches and using other preventive measures to reduce disturbances in the long run. "The relocation and release of elephants will be carried out with the assistance of the staff from the National Elephant Conservation Centre in Kuala Gandah, Lanchang, Pahang. The operation will also involve the staff from the state Perhilitan," he added. Mohamad Hafid further urged the public to be extra cautious and vigilant when encountering wild animals and not to take matters into their own hands, as this could pose a safety risk to themselves. He added that any complaints can be directed to the Perhilitan department through their hotline at 1-800-88-5151. https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2025/03/1186540/perhilitan-urges-farmers-install-led-lights-fences-prevent-elephant