GEORGE TOWN, Sept. 10 -- Monkeys may look so cute and furry that people are tempted to feed them, but this seemingly kind gesture can bring more harm than good to the primates.

Feeding monkeys human food can lead to various health problems, negatively affect their offspring and contribute to genetic issues.

Although there are signs warning the public against feeding monkeys in places like the Penang Botanic Gardens, people tend to ignore these.

There were also habitual feeders who would regularly feed the monkeys at set hours.

To combat this situation, Langur Project Penang (LPP) has launched environmental education programmes to educate and engage communities for more positive human-monkey interactions.

LPP founder Yap Jo Leen said ...