Lee Lam Thye, a well-known former politician and wildlife campaigner, stated, “Every year we witness tragic incidents where animals like tapirs are struck by vehicles while crossing roads in search of food.”
In a statement to the daily newspaper The Star, he stated that “these collisions not only result in the loss of precious wildlife, but also pose a significant risk to drivers.”
Elevated crossings, rumble strips, and motion sensors could be beneficial, according to the head of the University of Putra Malaysia’s Road Safety Research Centre.
“When paired with better signage and public awareness campaigns, these actions can significantly reduce crash hazards,” Teik Hua Law told the New Straits Times.
Malaysia’s minister of natural resources and environmental sustainability stated on Monday that 2,361 wild animals had reportedly been killed by cars since 2020.
Eight elephants were among them.
