Malaysia's Sarawak Grapples with Rising Crocodile Encounters The jungles of Borneo, where myth and reality often blur, have presented a stark choice for residents of Malaysia's Sarawak state.
A sudden surge in crocodile encounters has pitted wildlife conservation against community safety, leaving authorities scrambling to find a balance.
According to statistics, 22 deaths attributed to crocodile attacks occurred between 2023 and 2025, with five fatalities already recorded this year.