Orang Asli man killed in tiger attack in Malaysia's Perak state

KUALA LUMPUR, 22 SEPTEMBER 2026 —

Orang Asli man killed in tiger attack while foraging in Perak’s Korbu Forest Reserve

The death shows growing tensions between human activity and wildlife conservation as encroachment into forested regions intensifies, particularly in rural communities dependent on natural resources. Perak’s wildlife department has launched an emergency response, including trap installations and safety advisories for villagers, while the victim’s family will receive government compensation under Malaysia’s Wildlife Attack Victim Assistance Scheme.

Zamberi Angah, 43, was found dead at 6:58 p.m. near a bamboo thicket along a logging road in Kampung Takung, Pos Perwor, approximately 200 meters from where the attack occurred. His body showed tiger paw prints, bite marks on his neck, and signs of struggle, including drag marks and bloodstains, according to Perak’s Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan). Authorities received the initial report at 4:30 p.m.

and launched a search operation at 6:30 p.m.

Perhilitan Perak Director Dr. Pazil Abdul Patah stated that officials had met with the victim’s family to arrange compensation and provide safety guidelines to prevent similar incidents. "Tiger traps will be deployed immediately to locate and capture the animal," he said, adding that Perhilitan would also offer counseling to the community. The attack occurred while Zamberi was foraging with a companion in the Korbu Forest Reserve, a protected area bordering human settlements.