KUALA LUMPUR: Until recently, Wang Kelian has been in the news for the wrong reasons, but the small Perlis town that borders Thailand is actually a treasure trove of rare animals and plants, the most elusive being the Beruk Kentoi.
Even in its native habitat in the Nakawan hills that tower over the border town, the Beruk Kentoi, or stumped-tailed macaque, is rarely seen and can only be found in the area.
Curious about the macaques, Syamil, a Wang Kelian native, said he started recording sightings of these primates which are known for the pink patches around their eyes and a strong scent. Tham Ngui Long, another Wang Kelian native featured in the film, has been a local guide for eight years and advocating for the preservation of Wang Kelian’s biodiversity for the next generation.
“I want people to see how beautiful our home is, and hopefully it will ignite curiosity among the locals to learn more about our nature and heritage,” he said, adding that ecotourism will benefit Wang Kelian’s local economy.The last time Wang Kelian was in the news was when 147 mass graves were discovered in the surrounding forests and sand hills, which contained the bodies of 130 Rohingya migrants who died trying to cross into Malaysia from Thailand.
“When I tried to capture the Kentoi macaques on film, there was hardly any information on them. I had to dig until I discovered Syamil and his findings.
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