By Zaki Salleh
Photo Complainant
IPOH: Not only is it a breeding ground for mosquitoes, but the area is also home to wild boars, monitor lizards, snakes, and other venomous creatures.
Believe it or not, this habitat exists in an underbrush area near Persiaran Harimau, close to Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah (Tiger Lane).
A Chinese cemetery is also located not far from there.
The presence of these wild animals over the past few years has caused concern among the local residents.
Combined with the rising cases of dengue fever in Ipoh, the residents’ worries have only increased.
The underbrush, which serves as a habitat for the wildlife, is believed to have an owner, but their identity remains unclear.
Residents previously reported their concerns to the authorities, including Canning State Assembly Member (ADUN) Jenny Choi, for action to be taken.
It is understood that the authorities have sent personnel to survey the area, but no follow-up steps were implemented.
A local resident, who wants to be known as Alexandria, said the landowner has not maintained the area for more than six years, allowing it to become overgrown.
She mentioned that anyone driving through the area can see the condition of the underbrush.
“Persiaran Harimau is not a hidden area; it is located in the heart of Ipoh city.
“Unfortunately, this underbrush has turned the location into a virtual zoo with many wild animals, including wild boars and venomous snakes,” she said.
She added that a large monitor lizard once tried to sneak into a resident’s home but was successfully chased away.
A driver, Nellydia, mentioned that recently, several wild boars were seen roaming by the roadside during the day.
She said the animals previously only came out at night but have started appearing during the day, likely in search of food.
“If this issue is not reported, I believe the responsible parties can still be aware of what is in the underbrush.
“I believe many drivers have seen wild boars or other wild animals, like monitor lizards, emerging from this area,” she added.
