KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 -- Deputy Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin said wildlife attacks and pest infestations continue to pose a significant threat to Malaysia's agricultural sector, with losses recorded across farms.

He said the government introduced the Property and Crop Loss Assistance Initiative Due to Wildlife Attacks (BKHT), jointly implemented by the ministry and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, to support farmers, fishers and aquaculture operators affected by wildlife damage.

"Under BKHT, RM396,000 in assistance was approved in 2025 for 131 farmers, with estimated losses totalling RM808,000. From January to May 2026, a further RM300,000 was approved for 25 farmers, with...