Kuala Lampur, July 15 -- KUALA KANGSAR, July 15 - Wild monkey harassment affecting commuters at the Sungai Perak Rest and Recreation (R&R) area along the North-South Expressway is being addressed through an operation to reduce human-wildlife conflict.

State Science, Environment and Green Technology Committee chairman Teh Kok Lim said the Perak Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) has periodically received complaints about wild monkeys disrupting the R&R over the past few years.

However, a recent surge in reports indicates the animals have grown bolder, approaching visitors for food and disturbing commuters trying to rest, he added.

"Although most incidents involve disruptions like snatching food and approaching visito...