This follows the death of two cows and the disappearance of five others yesterday, Bernama reported.

Perak police chief Noor Hisam Nordin said a resident found two of his cows dead with bite marks and several others missing at about 6.30pm.

He said officers from the wildlife and national parks department (Perhilitan) had installed camera traps to detect the presence of tigers in the area.

Police had also taken measures to safeguard the safety of residents there.

He urged anyone with information to contact the Tanah Hitam police station or Perhilitan.

Residents should also remain vigilant and avoid entering forested areas.

Meanwhile, Perak Perhilitan director Yusoff Shariff advised farmers not to allow their cattle to roam freely and to install lights or maintain small bonfires around the pen area.

He also suggested playing Quranic recitations or radio broadcasts at night to deter the tiger.