KINABATANGAN: Sabah's Tourism, Culture, and Environment Minister Datuk Seri Christina Liew officially launched the Lower Kinabatangan Elephant Food Corridor Project in Kampung Bilit here on Monday.
An MoU to promote joint efforts in preserving and sustaining the environment along the riverbanks of the village was signed between the Kinabatangan Corridor of Life Tourism Operators Association (KiTA) and the Village Development and Security Committee (JKKK) of Kampung Bilit at Tanini.
AdvertisementAlso present was KiTA President, Alexander Yee, and Vice President, Johnny Lim.
In her speech, Christina expressed her appreciation for the initiatives taken by KiTA and the local community in addressing human-elephant conflicts effectively.
Additionally, under the leadership of Alexander, the Responsible Elephant Conservation Trust (RESPECT) has initiated a Napier grass planting program in Kampung Bilit.
This project is expected to provide a sustainable solution to the human-elephant conflict while benefiting both the local community and the elephants by offering a reliable food source.