<p /><p /><p>JOHOR BARU: Residents in several housing areas around Johor Baru say they are increasingly troubled by troops of monkeys, raising concerns over public safety and the risk of more serious incidents.
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Residents in several Johor Baru neighborhoods report increasing monkey activity that threatens safety and property. Affected areas include Bandar Seri Alam, city center, and Senai, where animals damage crops and refuse bins.
- Monkeys in Johor Baru are damaging crops and rummaging through rubbish bins, causing cleanliness issues.
- Residents report that monkeys escaped from Perhilitan traps and displayed aggressive behavior when chased.
- Local residents are requesting the relocation of the monkeys to prevent further safety incidents.
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JOHOR BARU: Residents in several housing areas around Johor Baru say they are increasingly troubled by troops of monkeys, raising concerns over public safety and the risk of more serious incidents.
Affected areas include Jalan Gunung in Bandar Seri Alam, Taman Impian Emas and Jalan Kolam Ayer in the city centre.
Other areas at risk include Projek Perumahan Rakyat (PPR) Desa Mutiara in Tebrau, Taman Aman in Senai, Jalan Sakura in Kampung Maju Jaya, Senai, as well as Taman Pulai Perdana and Taman Pulai Utama.
Senai resident Zainureeza Zainuddin, 43, said the monkeys had caused problems for the past year, affecting residents' safety, cleanliness and property.
