ANIMAL-RELATED NEWS IN MALAYSIA

New Straits Times, 29 July 2024, Kuala Lumpur: (1) Alarming rise with over 7,600 animal abuse cases reported in Malaysia; (2) Reports of animal abuse and neglect in Malaysia have dramatically increased, with the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) receiving 7,613 reports from 2021 to 2024; (3) The Punchline: DVS has advised ‘the public’ to be more responsible given the increase in animal abuse and neglect reports they have received.

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090325 The Star Cops investigating report of man mistreating dog in Perak
090325 Buletin TV3 The culprit who splashed hot water on the dog has been fired
090325 Harian Metro The culprit who splashed hot water on the dog has been fired
090325 NST Online KK Super Mart fires staff for scalding stray dog, vows to cover treatment
090325 World of Buzz KK Mart Responds to VIral CCTV Footage of Staff Splashing Hot Water on Dog in Perak Outlet
090325 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) KK Super Mart store manager fired for pouring hot water on stray dog
070325 The Star Friends fear for future of rescued dogs belonging to couple killed in the Penampang fire
060325 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) NGO told to prepare working paper on budget for stray animal management
040325 WeirdKaya Brave Dog Protects Owner from Robbers In Kedah suffers Slash Wound
040325 The Rakyat Post Langkawi Kid vs Dog Case: CCTV Footage Paints A Picture
040325 Malaysiakini Langkawi MP wants special island for stray dogs
030325 NST Online Langkawi council: Owner of dogs that mauled boy faces fine
010325 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Animal lovers protest over cruelty against stray
260225 World of Buzz Adopt a Dog for FREE, Get Your Dog Licensed for just RM10 at Klang Royal City Council’s Pet Dog Programme!
250225 Malaysia Kini Following rally, animal rights groups to meet ministry soon
250225 Sinar Harian Unit Anjing Pengesan (K9) bantu cari Hud Aryan berusia 2 tahun yang dikhuatiri hilang
250225 Says Klang City Council is giving dogs up for adoption for free
250225 NST Online Malaysian runs 400km, raises RM120,000 for charity – then adds another 100km
200225 The Star Video of man abandoning dog in Ipoh goes viral
180225 The Rakyat Post Alleged Dog Abuser Claims His Action was a “Training Method
130225 The Star Mechanic charged with abusing his dog
120225 NST Online Mechanic charged with animal cruelty for allegedly beating pet dog with sledgehammer
110225 Oriental Daily 12 dogs poisoned at Thai Buddhist Temple
080225 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Group lodges animal abuse report against municipal council
070225 The Star Dead cats found dumped in a bin near Jelutong SPCA office
060225 Sinchew Daily Kluang council torturing and killing dogs
280125 The Star Fireworks can cause serious harm to our furry animals
250125 New Straits Times (NST) Protesters hold vigil outside Bukit Aman, demand justice for stray dogs killed in school compound
240125 Says This Malaysian is Running 400 km for Stray Animals. Here’s How You Can Help
160125 Astro Awani Penganiayaan haiwan: Jabatan Veterinar didakwa tidak siasat aduan
120125 New Straits Times (NST) Vigil held for ‘Kopi’ as NGOs push for humane stray animal control
120125 Malay Mail Cheras apartment hit by cat abuse claims, police launch inquiry
080125 TV3 Live Fail Mahkamah by Rajesh Nadarajan
060125 WeirdKaya Malaysian Man slammed for throwing poison-laced ice cream at monkeys
030125 WeirdKaya Another cat found mutilated with its intestines removed at UM Campus
260124 New Straits Times (NST) Stray dog found fatally shot with dozens of metal pellets in Klang
010224 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) End crocodile killings, animal rights lawyers tell Sabah Perhilitan
230224 New Straits Times (NST) Police investigate viral video of dog abuse
020424 The Star Be more compassionate, encourage adoption, neutering for stray dogs, says Wanita MCA
070424 The Vibes Animal cruelty widespread in Sarawak
220424 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) MP calls for animal welfare reforms in Sabah and Sarawak
200524 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Unveiling the dark realities of pet trade
250524 MStar Majikan baling mercun, aniaya si bulus… Amah Filipina tagih bantuan, foto kucing mati di laman buat ramai geram!
260624 The Star Reward offered for information on man who skinned a cat
150724 The Star Illegal to use poison to kill wildlife
190724 The Rakyat Post 4 Animal Abuse Cases In Just A Week In Malaysia
260724 The Star Death toll on dog poisoning cases rise as recent as last week
290724 The Sun Reports of animal abuse rise to over 7,600 in Malaysia – DVS
290724 The Star Rise in animal abuse reports shows greater public concern, says DVS
060824 Malaysiakini CAP urges action against poisoning of stray animals
070924 Malay Mail Penang ‘hanging cat’ in Vet Dept’s care now up for adoption, no charges against truck driver
190924 The Star Let’s think of kinder ways to treat stray dogs
021024 Malay Mail Cleaner claims trial to torturing cat by dragging it with motorcycle in Shah Alam
061024 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) A man on a mission to feed Gombak’s stray dog
101024 Malay Mail Firefighters save cat stranded 10 metres high under Luyang flyover
161024 WeirdKaya #JusticeForKopi: Here’s A Complete Timeline Leading To Her Tragic Death & Its Aftermath
201024 The Sun Stray dog found dead due to suspected poisoning near Johor apartment
241024 The Vibes.com Do not attribute all acts of animal cruelty to an oversight, says activist
281024 The Star Heated debate erupts in Dewan Rakyat over killing of ‘Kopi’ the dog
191024 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Veterinary dept to review memo on Kopi’s death
151024 Malay Mail Man files police report over shooting of Kopi the dog, says Besut council officers only allowed to use firearms for emergency or disease control
141024 Malay Mail Besut council president says stray dog culling that killed Kopi complied with Animal Welfare Act, SOP despite backlash from public
181024 The Rakyat Post Justice For Kopi: Animal Rights Coalition To File Civil Suit, Friday Rally In Putrajaya
271024 New Straits Times (NST) Only three people attend rally demanding justice for ‘Kopi’ | New Straits Times
061124 New Straits Times (NST) Mechanic detained in Keningau after video shows dog beaten to death
101124 New Straits Times (NST) Calls for justice after dog shootings, dumping in Sitiawan
181124 The Straits Times Dog bludgeoned to death after being run over by motorbike in Malaysia; 3 men arrested
231124 The Star Cops to investigate cat abuse incident at Old Klang Road condo
251124 DPI Media Beyond The Brutality
161224 SAYS.com Animal activists sue Terengganu Govt & Local Council over shooting of Kopi, the dog
171224 WeirdKaya No-Kill Policy For Stray Dogs To Be Tabled In Selangor
181224 Malay Mail RM10,000 fine for Old Klang Road man who dragged cat by neck in apartment corridor
211224 Malay Mail Dr Wan Azizah demands swift response on mutilated cats in UM
211124 The Star Veterinary Department launches code of ethics and conduct
221224 The Star Slain cats in UM believed to have been mauled by wild animals, say cops
221224 NST Online Police : Do not speculate on cat deaths at UM
231224 WeirdKaya Vet Report Shows UM Cat Lily Died from Human-Inflicted Injuries
241224 World of Buzz Post-Mortem showed that cats at UM were murdered by sharp object
261224 World of Buzz More alleged animal killings at UM, carcasses of a dog & cat found mutilated near campus gym
261224 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Cat & dog were found dead at UM Campus
271224 New Straits Times (NST) Dog fatally shot with an arrow in Selama, Perak
271224 WeirdKaya Dog dies after being shot with an Arrow in Perak. NGO calls for witnesses to step forward
271224 World of Buzz Dog dies due to severe injuries after it was shot with an arrow just for strolling into wrong lane in Perak
271224 The Star Justice for Kutty : NGO seeks witnesses to killing of a stray dog with an arrow
281224 The Star Man suspected of killing dog with arrow charged in court, Perak cop confirm, pending trial date
311224 The Star Counsel of Claws – Justice for our furry friends
180123 The Star Permanent, humane solutions needed for stray dog management, says Lee Lam Thye
200123 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Group lodges police report over animal ‘torture porn’
230323 SAYS.com Malaysians brave dangerous climb to rescue dog stranded on cliff in PJ
010423 The Malaysian Insight.com Govt needs modern, humane stray dog policy
110723 The Onlinecitizen.com Malaysia, a living hell for dogs and their owners
270614 Citizen’s Journal MPJBT officers bludgeoning seven stray dogs to death with an iron rods
190516 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Kindy operator fined RM4,000 for neglecting pet dogs
041019 SAYS.com Woman Cries Foul Over MPSJ Catching Stray Dog That She Feeds Everyday
081019 SAYS.com Man in viral stray dog video wants MPSJ to apologise for detaining him
121022 SAYS.com “I Stand Firmly On My Practice” — Muslim Vet Explains Why She Treats Dogs At Her Clinic
251021 The Sun Animal cruelty rampant due to low awareness of animal welfare
260425 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) The Teoh sisters: two vets healing animals every day
010525 Focus Malaysia The barbaric approach of culling by the Negri Sembilan state govt must halt
080525 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Mass pigeon death in Ipoh is not caused by infectious disease, says DVS
090525 Guang Ming Daily Lee Lam Thye: The Negeri Sembilan government’s large-scale culling of stray dogs is extremely inhumane, completely unacceptable in a civilized society, and truly shocking
100525 Vanakkam Malaysia Penang trader allegedly strangles cat for stealing kuih; police launch investigation
120525 South China Morning Post Mother’s Day heartbreak for Malaysian elephant mourning calf in viral video
130525 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) No negligence found in accident that killed baby elephant, say cops
140525 Kisah Dunia Woman Looking for Missing Indoor Cat, Turns Out Neighbor Poked & Stuffed It Into Drain
140525 Kisah Dunia Woman Reveals She Was Once Scolded by a Neighbor While Walking Her Cat
140525 MalayMail Caught on video: Elderly man nabbed in Segamat for alleged animal cruelty, abusing neighbour’s cat until bloodied
040225 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Animal NGOs call for dialogue on ethical stray dog management
130125 The Sun Govt urged to address animal welfare concerns
170225 The Edge The rise of pet-friendly spaces in the Klang Valley
180125 The Star Advocating responsible pet ownership in Klang
220424 The Star Be good pet owners
210624 Penang Institute Addressing Animal Cruelty in Malaysia: Causes, Challenges and Strategic Solutions
190724 The Vibes.com Comprehensive approach needed to stop poisoning of stray dogs, say Penang residents
240724 The Sun DVS completes investigation into husky abuse case
290724 New Straits Times (NST) Alarming rise: Over 7,600 animal abuse cases reported in Malaysia
070824 The Sun Animal cruelty rampant despite higher penalty
170525 MalayMail Police tracking man who took pet dog to Segamat nasi kandar restaurant, chair disposed of
190525 Guang Ming Daily Man and Woman Sneak into Shelter at Night to Abandon Animals; SPCA Condemns: ‘This Is Not Love, It’s Harm
190525 Oriental Daily Dog Playing in the Sea Causes Discomfort Among Muslim Tourists
130525 WeirdKaya Penang Vendor Allegedly Chokes Kitten Which Stole Kuih From Stall Until It Defecated
200525 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Animal rights group gets interim order against Kluang council on dog culling
210525 NST Online Horn blast probably triggered elephant attack on car along Gerik-Jeli highway
220525 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) The dogs of PapanSouls urgently need your help
230525 The Sun Johor fully supports implementation of wildlife Viaduct Project – Exco
240525 NST Online Police arrest 11 men in cockfighting raid
240525 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Man arrested for spray painting monkey blue
250525 NST Online Deforestation driving tigers, elephants into villages, says NGO
080824 The Sun Unite to tackle animal welfare issues, public urged
140824 The Rakyat Post Cat rescuer allegedly tortures the very creatures he claims to save
280924 Malay Mail What it can cost to responsibly raise a furkid in Malaysia — think six figures
141024 The Rakyat Post Subsidies, Tax Reliefs For Pet Ownership Can Ensure Better Care For Animals
181024 The Sun Urgent Call for Action on Stray Dog Management
201024 The Sun DVS to review memorandum regarding culling of stray dog Kopi
131124 The Straits Times Dunked in paint, whacked with concrete slab: Animal lovers outraged by cat abuse in Malaysia
191124 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Citing animal shootings, Ismail calls for review of Animal Welfare Act
300323 Says.com Man Who Was Assaulted By MBPJ Officer To Be Charged In Court On Friday
140423 The Sun Animal cruelty cases increase by 25%
260423 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Review NFA on monkey ‘torture porn’ report, urge UK and US groups
180523 Merdeka Centre MBPJ v Uncle Khoo shows shocking state of animal welfare in Malaysia
061123 The Sun Poor law enforcement supporting animal abuse
230623 The Rakyat Post Empowering Responsible Pet Ownership With Royal Canin Malaysia
011223 Daily Express Malaysia 15 kittens found soaked to death in Pahang market
190525 Asia News Network Malaysia sees spike in exotic animal smuggling
260525 TheVibes.com Man claims he sprayed monkey with paint to scare off others, says Selangor Wildlife Dept
270525 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) T’ganu govt, Besut district council lose bid to strike out Kopi lawsuit
060625 The Borneo Post MCC issues stern reminder to dog owners: Keep pets leashed or risk having them put down
060625 Says.com Man Stands Under Hot Sun For 28 Hours To Help 3 Puppies Find Loving Homes
030625 Says.com Counsel Of Claws And #ExecuteAWA Call On Malaysians To Take A Stand Against Animal Abuse
070525 Says.com Do You Want Better Animal Welfare Laws In Malaysia? Join This Gathering At Dataran Merdeka
270525 World of Buzz Children take woman’s pet kitten and torture it to death
240425 World of Buzz Children shove kitten inside gate for dogs to maul to death in Kuantan
130125 New Straits Times (NST) Suspects who placed cats in sacks questioned by DVS Selangor
280125 New Straits Times (NST) Cats fed to snakes: Over 2,600 animal welfare complaints received
090225 New Straits Times (NST) Abolish ineffective, inhumane catch-and-kill policy for strays, say animal welfare NGOs
020425 New Straits Times (NST) SPCA helps Putra Heights residents evacuate their pets
0404025 New Straits Times (NST) Putra Heights blaze: Animal welfare groups rescue dozens of stranded pets
120525 New Straits Times (NST) Over 2,300 wild animals killed on Malaysian roads since 2020
100525 New Straits Times (NST) Nearly 5,000 human-elephant conflict cases since 2020; 3 elephant deaths this year
140525 Says.com Furever Friends’ Campaign Kicks Off To Raise Awareness On Animal Welfare
200525 New Straits Times (NST) Over 66,000 complaints of wildlife conflict since 2020, losses hit RM46.5mil
100625 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) End the ‘national embarrassment’ of wildlife smuggling via KLIA
280525 Kwong Wah Three young kids suspected of abusing pet cat to death — the youngest is only 5 years old.
130123 The Star 97 dogs rescued from MPKL
220123 The Star Neglected dogs still an issue (neglected in MPKL pound)
250123 The Star Woman clears dog’s carcass from the road, earns praise online
080122 TheVibes.com Me, you and a man named Salehin
270422 The Star Animal lovers outraged by death struggle of chained dog in Klang
070920 World of Buzz Monkey in Raub Shot In Head For Causing Disturbance At Housing Area Near Forest Reserve
140922 Bernama Sept 22, End Animal Cruelty Day
121022 Says.com “I Stand Firmly On My Practice” — Muslim Vet Explains Why She Treats Dogs At Her Clinic
151022 TheVibes.com Animal rescuer decries ‘poisoning’ of stray dogs in Cyberjaya
220525 TheVibes.com KKR and NRES strengthen collaboration to protect wildlife amid human-animal conflict
270621 New Straits Times CAP condemns inhumane act of poisoning monkeys
251021 The Sun Animal cruelty rampant due to low awareness of animal welfare
111121 Malay Mail Animal rights lawyers want officer who shot stray dogs in Kampar charged
041019 SAYS.com Woman Cries Foul Over MPSJ Catching Stray Dog That She Feeds Everyday
081019  SAYS.com Man in viral stray dog video wants MPSJ to apologise for detaining him
080520 Astro Awani Polis siasat wanita pijak anak kucing sampai mati
070920 World of Buzz Monkey in Raub Shot In Head For Causing Disturbance At Housing Area Near Forest Reserve
070920 Malay Mail Clerk in Penang fined RM30,000 for neglecting her two dogs, leading to one’s death
230920 The Star KL cops question man who forcefully threw cat to the ground in viral video

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