
MACC Clears Ex-Minister Nik Nazmi in Elephant Fund Case
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) found no evidence of suspicious fund transfers involving former minister Nik Nazmi in the Dara, Amoi, and Kelat elephant case.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) found no evidence of suspicious fund transfers involving former minister Nik Nazmi in the Dara, Amoi, and Kelat elephant case.

The Taiping Municipal Council has clarified that the recent absence of Malaysian elephant Kelat from public viewing at Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan, is due to 'musth,' a natural periodic condition in male elephants, not neglect.

Three female elephants from Malaysia – Dara, Amoi, and Kelat (DAK) – are reported to be healthy, active, and gaining weight at Tennoji Zoo in Japan, living a good life according to the Taiping council.

Taiping Zoo & Night Safari has rejected claims of any commercial elements in the agreement to transfer Malaysian elephants Dara, Amoi, and Kelat to a Japanese zoo.

Malaysia's anti-graft agency has initiated an investigation into the transfer of three elephants from Taiping Zoo to a Japanese zoo. The probe follows allegations of corruption surrounding the RM53 million deal.
The state of Perak is set to discuss a proposal concerning the return of elephants Dara, Amoi, and Kelat to their home, addressing wildlife welfare.