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Selangor's top administrator has defended operations targeting stray dogs while pledging that enforcement must be executed humanely. The statement follows public outcry over an animal's death during a recent council operation.
Police have called two Klang City Council officers to give statements after a stray dog named Rocky died during a dog-catching operation in Port Klang on July 29. The council says procedures were followed correctly.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has called for comprehensive overhaul of animal management practices across Malaysian local authorities, advocating adoption of humane Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release protocols to replace decades-old catch-and-kill methods.
Selangor's veterinary department has committed to a comprehensive investigation into a dog's death during a stray-catching operation in Port Klang that sparked public outrage after a video circulated online.
The Selangor Department of Veterinary Services has formally escalated its investigation into the alleged abuse of Rocky by filing a police report and gathering witness statements following the circulation of an incriminating video.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has committed to a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding a pet dog's death in Port Klang, reaffirming the government's stance against animal abuse.
Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin has condemned recent incidents of animal cruelty involving pets and strays, calling for stricter penalties and consistent enforcement of Malaysia's Animal Welfare Act 2015.
Selangor police have initiated an inquiry into the death of a dog that occurred during a stray animal control operation in Port Klang's Taman Teluk Gedung Indah following public complaints of potential mistreatment.
Former Klang MP Charles Santiago has called for an independent investigation into the death of a dog during an enforcement operation, cautioning against characterising the owner as aggressive.
Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid has strongly condemned the killing of a dog called Rocky, insisting on an independent and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Royal Klang City Council has referred investigation of a dog's death during a stray dog-catching operation in Port Klang to police, citing obstruction by residents and threats with weapons.
A pet owner's devastating loss exposes Malaysia's lack of emergency veterinary services, sparking calls for 24-hour clinics, subsidised night care, and mobile response units across the country.
Malaysia's government is exploring a dedicated federal budget allocation and tax incentive measures to strengthen animal welfare NGOs and reduce financial pressures on pet owners, signalling growing recognition of the sector's importance.
Benjamin Tan and his family adopted Zudy, a rescue dog showing signs of severe trauma, from Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better. After months of care, the once-silent dog finally found her voice and blossomed into a confident, vocal companion.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation into Taiping Municipal Council's transfer of three elephants to Tennoji Zoo in Japan is limited to examining documents, officials confirmed.
A Yunnan police dog named Bulu captured hearts across China by refusing food for six months while awaiting his injured handler's return from hospital. Their emotional reunion video garnered over 10 million views, highlighting the deep bond between working animals and their handlers.
PERHILITAN will form a special task force to review and strengthen standard operating procedures for elephant processions, following public outcry over a viral video from a Kelantan event.
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Authorities in Mukah have arrested four individuals suspected of involvement in organised cockfighting, with officers confiscating fighting birds and related gambling equipment during the operation.
An estimated one million cats are slaughtered annually in Vietnam alone as part of an underground trade fuelled by superstitions linking cat meat to good fortune and health benefits, despite widespread public opposition across the region.
Malaysia's Natural Resources Ministry is actively monitoring three Asian elephants relocated to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka under a bilateral conservation agreement with dedicated mahout support.