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Three Malaysian elephants housed at Japan's Tennoji Zoo are thriving, with significant weight gains recorded. Taiping Municipal Council confirms proper nutrition and veterinary care under a 25-year bilateral agreement.
Wildlife conservation group Peka has urged Malaysia's police to establish a task force investigating the transfer of elephants to Japan, alleging irregularities in shipping paperwork and questioning compliance with domestic and international law.
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A Malaysian activist has completed the opening stage of a 290-kilometre solo run from Taiping to Parliament in Kuala Lumpur to raise awareness about animal welfare issues concerning three elephants housed at a Japanese zoo.