KOTA KINABALU, June 15 -- Investigators have yet to identify any suspects in the gruesome killing of a Bornean elephant found decapitated in Tongod last month, with Sabah authorities saying the remote location of the crime and lack of evidence continue to hamper efforts to solve the case.

State Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Datuk Jafry Ariffin said the investigation is still ongoing and authorities are waiting for it to be completed before drawing any conclusions.

"The case is still under investigation and we are waiting for it to be completed," he said when asked for an update on the probe here today.

Jafry acknowledged the challenges faced by enforcement agencies, noting that Sabah's vast forested areas make wildlife moni...