Kahang may not be a household name, but wild elephants have placed this secluded town located just a half-hour drive away from Kluang, Johor, frequently in the headlines over the years.

I still remember reading a story on Kahang years ago where an elephant calf was hit on the highway by a speeding jeep at night. It died on the spot while the vehicle was left with a dent.

According to the news the next day, the calf was buried by the roadside. A few days later, a herd of wild elephants was spotted lingering around the accident site.

They did not want to leave and even chased after...