Wild Tiger Spotted Roaming Near Fraser’s Hill

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A tiger has reportedly been spotted roaming along the roadside on the route from Bukit Fraser towards Kuala Kubu Bharu in Selangor

The sighting was shared on social media, with photos showing the wild animal standing on the roadside near a forest.

Following the sighting, some posts warned motorists and hikers using the route against stopping or getting out of their vehicles.

"Do not stop, do not wind down your windows, and do not get out of your vehicle. This tiger has been spotted roaming along the roadside," one post read, reported Berita Harian.

The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) is investigating the sighting

According to the New Straits Times, Pahang PERHILITAN has installed four camera traps after receiving reports of the Malayan tiger.

Pahang PERHILITAN director Yusoff Shariff said the department received information about the incident at around 9am on Friday, 9 October.

"Four PERHILITAN officers went to the location to conduct an investigation and install camera traps," he was quoted as saying.

He added that monitoring efforts in the area would continue to gather more information about the tiger's presence.