DAK Tapir Issue: Establish Special Task Force Immediately

A special task force is urgently needed to probe alleged document discrepancies and potential corruption surrounding the transfer of three Malaysian tapirs from Taiping Zoo to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan. The tapirs are named Dara, Amoi, and Kelat, collectively referred to as DAK.

Rajesh Nagarajan, president of the Malaysian Nature Society Protection Association (PEKA), called for the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to launch an immediate investigation. He expressed concern over the integrity of the transfer process and the handling of the animals.

The call for an investigation highlights concerns about animal welfare and the transparency of international wildlife exchanges. The situation raises questions about the procedures followed and the accountability of those involved in the relocation of the endangered species.