GUA MUSANG, Sept 28 — Four key locations in this district have been identified as hotspots for road accidents involving livestock, prompting the Gua Musang District Council (MDGM) to launch an ongoing Op Haiwan Rayau.
MDGM president Mohd Roshdi Ismail stated that the four hotspots are Jalan Gua Musang-Kuala Krai, Felda Chiku 3, Jalan Felda Chiku 5, and Felda Chiku 7.
He said the operation was mounted to curb the risk of road accidents caused by stray animals on main roads and in Felda areas.
“From January to September, a total of 19 animals, 15 cows and four goats, were caught. MDGM takes road users’ complaints seriously. Apart from the operation, announcements were also made at surau and mosques to remind farmers not to let their animals stray,” he said here today.
Mohd Roshdi said livestock owners who fail to comply may be fined up to RM1,000, while court penalties can reach RM2,000 or a jail term of up to one year.
Meanwhile, Gua Musang police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo said a total of 201 accidents involving animals had been recorded in the district so far, including one fatal case.
“Of the total, 131 cases involved livestock, while 119 accidents occurred at locations identified as hotspots of Op Haiwan Rayau,” he said. — Bernama
