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Malaysia's Ministry of Natural Resources is developing fresh approaches to tackle mounting human-wildlife conflicts, particularly involving elephants displaced by land development and settlement expansion across the country.
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A fatal tree collapse on Jalan Tun Razak has exposed critical gaps in Malaysia's urban tree management systems. Experts call for adopting international best practices combining technology, certified arborists, and preventive inspection cycles.