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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191108 Malaysiakini SPCA: Dog catchers have no right to enter homes
201108 Malaysiakini Protect your pets from the municipal councils
270614 Citizen’s Journal MPJBT officers bludgeoning seven stray dogs to death with an iron rods
231014 Time A guy held a dog-petting event and got death threats from Muslim hard-liners
190516 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Kindy operator fined RM4,000 for neglecting pet dogs
251016 New Straits Times (NST) No-kill policy on stray population has serious consequences
180717 New Straits Times (NST) Malaysia announces new animal welfare law with more bite
021017 Berita Harian Fined RM30,000 for cruelty to 48 turtles in Kangar
121017 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Animal rights activists slam council for killing pet dog
050818 New Straits Times (NST) A trio of animal lovers are on a mission to save our strays
100119 Berita Harian Mechanic who abused cats fined RM6,550 in Petaling Jaya
230719 The Rakyat Post Cat rescues abandoned newborn girl in Kelantan
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
210120 Berita Harian Heartlessly cut a kitten’s ear in Jitra, Kedah
030420 Sinar Harian Plantation worker injured after being attacked by an elephant in Kluang, Johor
080520 Astro Awani Polis siasat wanita pijak anak kucing sampai mati
130520 Very Important Pet Magazine A man was fined RM40,000 for hanging his pet dog from a tree at Batu 17, Sungai Sedu, Jalan Klang in Banting.
200520 Very Important Pet Magazine A kitten nearly drowned in the sea at Johor Bahru and was rescued by firefighters.
290520 Very Important Pet Magazine A stray dog stuck in a plastic container was rescued by firefighters in Genting Highlands, Pahang.
010620 Very Important Pet Magazine Eleven cats were poisoned to death at Apartment Seri Lily, Bukit Beruntung, Rawang.
020620 Very Important Pet Magazine A dog was tied, hung, and dragged behind a lorry in Pulau Carey, Klang, Selangor.
180620 Very Important Pet Magazine A cat was found dead inside a dorm room in Shah Alam after being left unattended during the MCO.
080720 Very Important Pet Magazine Firefighters rescued 15 cats from a 10th-floor apartment fire in Puncak Erskine, Tanjung Bungah, Georgetown.
220720 Very Important Pet Magazine A man was fined RM7,000 for abusing a dog at Jalan Miri, Taman Beringin, Jinjang Utara.
070820 Very Important Pet Magazine A dog was abandoned and killed by its owners’ car at Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary in Johor Bahru, Malaysia.
080820 Very Important Pet Magazine A woman deliberately ran over and killed a cat at the parking lot of Razak Mansion Flats, Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kuala Lumpur.
120820 Very Important Pet Magazine A young Bornean pygmy elephant was rescued wandering in the Marua Forest Reserve and relocated to Lok Kawi Wildlife Park in Sabah.
180820 Berita Harian Security guard charged with animal cruelty to a dog in Sungai Petani
250820 Very Important Pet Magazine An elderly man shot and killed a neighbour’s pet cat with an air rifle in Kampung Pintu Geng, Kota Bharu.
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
100920 Berita Harian Ice cream seller charged with neglecting 3 cats until they died in Georgetown, Penang
230920 The Star KL cops question man who forcefully threw cat to the ground in viral video
280920 Very Important Pet Magazine ‘Sarjan Tho,’ a 12-year-old Labrador police detection dog from Pahang K9 Unit, passed away and was laid to rest at the IPK Pahang K9 section.
271020 Very Important Pet Magazine A one-month-old puppy was mutilated and abandoned along with five others in Kampung Unggun, Semporna, Sabah.
171120 Very Important Pet Magazine A Malayan tapir was killed in a road accident at Kampung Sri 10 near Jalan Sungai Durian-Chenulang, Kuala Krai, Malaysia.
011220 Yahoo News Actress Umie Aida asks people not to be cruel to stray animals, talks of relationship with dog, Blackie
141220 World of Buzz Accident or Deliberate? Cat Dies After It Was Pinned By Closing Shutters in Johor.
181220 Very Important Pet Magazine A pregnant dog giving birth to eight puppies was beaten and chased away by residents near an apartment complex in Klang, Malaysia.
201220 Very Important Pet Magazine About 50 dog carcasses were found in black plastic bags near a forest reserve along Jalan Seremban-Mantin, Seremban
020121 Very Important Pet Magazine A woman in Seberang Jaya, Penang, allegedly killed a pregnant stray cat by beating it with an iron rod
040121 Berita Harian  Arrest warrant issued for man who abused a dog in Butterworth 
060121 Very Important Pet Magazine A female Malayan tiger cub, Melur, accidentally drowned in Zoo Negara’s tiger enclosure moat in Kuala Lumpur.
080121 Very Important Pet Magazine Firefighters helped chase a stray tapir back to its natural habitat in Kampung Sungai Tok Pawang, Bedong.
120121 Very Important Pet Magazine Firefighters rescued 40 cats from a flooded home in Kampung Kenor after their owner asked for help.
170121 Very Important Pet Magazine Three puppies were cruelly burned to death in Tawau, Sabah.
180121 Very Important Pet Magazine A female clouded leopard was killed by a vehicle on the Tapah-Bidor road in Perak.
180121 Very Important Pet Magazine M’sian man throws cat from hilltop for the sake of social media content
210121 Very Important Pet Magazine Elephants repeatedly entered a closed school in Gerik, Perak, searching for food during MCO.
040221 Very Important Pet Magazine Sabah authorities warn against promoting illegal wildlife trade on social media.
150221 Very Important Pet Magazine A cat fell from the 10th floor of an apartment in Kuala Lumpur and landed inside a car through its broken sunroof.
210221 Very Important Pet Magazine Seven stray dogs were found dead from suspected poisoning in Taman Medan, Petaling Jaya.
050321 Kosmo Online A tiger named Awang Rasau was shot eight times by poachers, leaving it severely injured before it eventually died
060321 Very Important Pet Magazine Two decomposing elephants found in Johor, believed to have died from poison
080321 Sinar Harian Man beheads a cat in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
030421 Very Important Pet Magazine Cat stucked on floor ledge of Bukit Jalil condo gets rescued by Abang Bomba
070421 Very Important Pet Magazine Tracker dogs Mailo, Barny receive service awards on Police Day.
270621 New Straits Times (NST) CAP condemns inhumane act of poisoning monkeys
090721 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) NGO demands action against council officers ‘abusing’, ‘killing’ dog.
130721 Very Important Pet Magazine Carcass of a baby elephant was found in the river in Kluang.
250721 Very Important Pet Magazine 3 dogs killed and bodies were abandoned by the road in Kampung Tebing Tinggi, Kuantan.
260721 Very Important Pet Magazine Singaporean man jailed for smuggling kittens in his pants; mother jailed for importing seven cats
050821 Very Important Pet Magazine Huge serpent found in hood of abandoned Kancil in Gombak
090921 Very Important Pet Magazine A 2.5m, 150kg Irrawaddy dolphin carcass was found washed ashore at Kurung Tengar beach in Perlis.
061021 Very Important Pet Magazine 11 turtles found slaughtered off Semporna waters, suspects still at large
101021 Berita Harian Police investigate viral video of enforcement officer abusing animal in Alor Setar
141021 Very Important Pet Magazine A cat got stuck in a bent pipe at an empty house in Melaka and was rescued by the Fire and Rescue Department.
141021 Buletin TV3 Hempas kucing hingga mati di Melaka
151021 Very Important Pet Magazine Researchers find carcass of female pygmy elephant in Sukau Wildlife Sanctuary
171021 Very Important Pet Magazine Dozens of dogs, cats, and pigeons were found poisoned in Taman Sentosa, Klang.
201021 Very Important Pet Magazine Three people rescued an injured stray dog after it was hit by a car on Tun Lim Chong Eu Expressway in Penang.
251021 The Sun Animal cruelty rampant due to low awareness of animal welfare
261021 Very Important Pet Magazine A PDRM detection dog, Black the Labrador, was honoured in Langkawi for helping uncover 126.4g of heroin hidden by a drug dealer in Kampung Kelibang
291021 Very Important Pet Magazine A 50kg python was found hiding in the bathroom ceiling of actor Zoey Rahman’s family home in Terengganu
111121 Malay Mail Animal rights lawyers want officer who shot stray dogs in Kampar charged
141121 Very Important Pet Magazine A man in Petaling rescued several kittens found trapped and nearly drowning inside a rice sack by the roadside.
191121 Very Important Pet Magazine A group of anglers in Petaling Jaya was filmed forcing a lit cigarette into a fish’s mouth.
191121 Very Important Pet Magazine A black kitten was rescued by a fisherman after being allegedly thrown into the water from the Penang Bridge, Malaysia.
051221 Very Important Pet Magazine A woman in Seremban was caught on video brutally beating her puppy at midnight after it allegedly chewed her shoes.
271221 Very Important Pet Magazine Dogs and cats displaced after flood destroys animal shelter in Karak, Pahang.
281221 Very Important Pet Magazine A pair of Malayan tapirs, an adult and its offspring, were spotted wandering in floodwaters near Bukit Rangin Perdana, Kuantan, Malaysia.
311221 Very Important Pet Magazine A woman in Klang was caught on CCTV roughly throwing five cats into a cage.
311221 Very Important Pet Magazine A 4×4 driver in Taman Majupadu, Kluang, Johor, allegedly ran over several monkeys, killing one.
040122 Very Important Pet Magazine A dog tied to a house post was rescued from nearly drowning in floodwaters in Kampung Pengkalan, Alor Gajah.
080122 TheVibes.com Me, you and a man named Salehin
310122 Sinar Harian Farmer loses 40 cattle poisoned to death in Taiping, Perak
080322 Very Important Pet Magazine 20 dead cats found at Bukit Keluang Beach, believed poisoned.
120322 Beria Harian Cat abusers can be jailed and fined
120322 Very Important Pet Magazine Adult pygmy elephant found dead at estate in Lahad Datu
130422 Sinar Harian Clouded leopard attacking livestock captured in Sik, Kedah
250422 Buletin TV3 Elderly man admits to committing unnatural sex acts with a cat in Johor Bahru, Johor
270422 The Star Animal lovers outraged by death struggle of chained dog in Klang
210622 Beria Harian Claims to abuse cat due to stress from being unemployed in Sungai Petani, Kedah
150822 Malaysia Kini Dera anjing: Peguam mahu ambil tindakan terhadap tiga agensi
140922 Bernama Sept 22, End Animal Cruelty Day
190922 Kosmo! Kes anjing dilastik di Kajang
200922 Very Important Pet Magazine A baby elephant fell into the Endau River and was rescued by wildlife authorities in Kampung Orang Asli Tanah Abang, Kluang.
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
301122 Sinar Harian Elderly man charged for shooting a cat with an air rifle in Bukit Rambai, Melaka
091222 mStar Penunggang motor sanggup berhenti tunggu ular melintas, datang pemandu van terus gilis tanpa simpati di Gombak, Selangor
130123 The Star 97 dogs rescued from MPKL
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’
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
140223 mStar Kurung kucing sampai mati
220223 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Probe paper on monkey ‘torture porn’ case with AGC, says cops
060323 Berita Harian Baby monkey tortured to death, content creator to be charged in Shah Alam
230323 SAYS.com Malaysians brave dangerous climb to rescue dog stranded on cliff in PJ
280323 Buletin TV3 Young man heartlessly lets cat die of starvation in Cheras
300323 SAYS.com Man Who Was Assaulted By MBPJ Officer To Be Charged In Court On Friday
010423 The Malaysian Insight Govt needs modern, humane stray dog policy
030423 SAYS.com Someone in Penang is going around poisoning dogs & has killed over 25 strays
140423 The Sun Animal cruelty cases increase by 25%
190423 The Rakyat Post An 18-year-old student was convicted of animal cruelty for beating and setting a dog on fire in Taman Impian Emas.
260423 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Review NFA on monkey ‘torture porn’ report, urge UK and US groups
270423 The Rakyat Post Lorry Driver Drags Dog on Leash In Brutal Act of Cruelty
020523 Majoriti Lelaki membuang kucing berwarna hitam ke dalam sungai
180523 Merdeka Centre MBPJ v Uncle Khoo shows shocking state of animal welfare in Malaysia
210523 The Rakyat Post A black panther was killed in a road accident at Jalan Seremban-Simpang Pertang, Negeri Sembilan.
220523 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Ex-military man Aziz Tambi fined RM20,000 for killing a cat in Bukit Rambai
250523 World of Buzz 85yo uncle in Pahang collapses & dies while struggling to save his pet dog from city council officers
080623 Sinar Harian Warga emas mendera anjing di Seremban
190623 The Rakyat Post Perhilitan officers accused of shooting wild monkeys near an apartment in Batu Caves; complaint filed by a resident.
230623 The Rakyat Post Empowering Responsible Pet Ownership With Royal Canin Malaysia
110723 The Onlinecitizen.com Malaysia, a living hell for dogs and their owners
030823 Rojaklah Malay neighbors adopted and raised pregnant dog and puppies like their own child after owner passed away
021023 MalaysiaGazette Man throws stone at cat in Taman Rakyat, Alor Setar
061123 The Sun Poor law enforcement supporting animal abuse
091123 Malay Mail Tiger found dead on North-South Expressway, believed hit by trailer says Perak exco.
141123 SAYS.com Bhutan Becomes First Country In The World To Sterilise & Vaccinate All Of Its Street Dogs
011223 Daily Express Malaysia 15 kittens found soaked to death in Pahang market
010124 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Illegal for council to kill strays without medical advice, says group
150124 Sinar Harian 120kg python devours cow, cat captured
260124 New Straits Times (NST) Stray dog found fatally shot with dozens of metal pellets in Klang
260124 Sinar Harian Three new deaths due to rabies in Sarawak
010224 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) End crocodile killings, animal rights lawyers tell Sabah Perhilitan
100224 Goody Malaysia DBKL workers discovered a poor feline tied inside a plastic bag among the piles of garbage
100224 Sinar Harian Cleaning worker saves cat tied inside a sack in Kuala Nerang, Kedah
230224 New Straits Times (NST) Police investigate viral video of dog abuse
260224 Sinar Harian Tiga kematian baharu akibat rabies di Sarawak
280224 The Star Another Dead Green Sea Turtle Washed Up on Labuan Beach
080324 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Stop mass murder of crows, animal rights group tells council
170324 Sinar Harian Risking life to save a cat in Shah Alam, Selangor
010424 SAYS.com Shah Alam City Council Says It Has No Plans To Kill Stray Dogs After Public Outcry
020424 The Star Be more compassionate, encourage adoption, neutering for stray dogs, says Wanita MCA
020424 The Vibes.com Selangor to review catch-and-kill stray policy after outrage, says exco
040424 World of Buzz Adopted dog was abandoned by her owner in Malaysia after the owner moved overseas
070424 TheVibes.com Animal cruelty widespread in Sarawak
220424 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) MP calls for animal welfare reforms in Sabah and Sarawak
220424 The Star Be good pet owners
260424 Sinar Harian Elderly person dies after motorcycle crashes into a cat in Lipis, Pahang
170524 Sinar Harian Water tank contaminated with animal carcasses in Shah Alam, Selangor
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!
010624 Berita Harian Kucing disumbat ke dalam guni dan humban ke parit
210624 Penang Institute Addressing Animal Cruelty in Malaysia: Causes, Challenges and Strategic Solutions
260624 The Star Reward offered for information on man who skinned a cat
040724 The Star Alleged husky abuse case filled with twists
050724 The Rakyat Post Dua ekor kucing jalanan telah diracun oleh individu tidak bertanggungajawab
150724 The Star Illegal to use poison to kill wildlife
190724 The Rakyat Post 4 Animal Abuse Cases In Just A Week In Malaysia
190724 TheVibes.com Comprehensive approach needed to stop poisoning of stray dogs, say Penang residents
240724 The Sun DVS completes investigation into husky abuse case
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
290724 New Straits Times (NST) Alarming rise: Over 7,600 animal abuse cases reported in Malaysia
060824 Malaysiakini CAP urges action against poisoning of stray animals
070824 The Sun Animal cruelty rampant despite higher penalty
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
180824 The Rakyat Post Dogs found in gunny sacks
070924 Malay Mail Penang ‘hanging cat’ in Vet Dept’s care now up for adoption, no charges against truck driver
130924 Berita Harian Dyeing chicks not considered animal cruelty
190924 The Star Let’s think of kinder ways to treat stray dogs
280924 Malay Mail What it can cost to responsibly raise a furkid in Malaysia — think six figures
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
141024 Malay Mail Besut council president says stray dog culling that killed Kopi complied with Animal Welfare Act, SOP despite backlash from public
141024 The Rakyat Post Subsidies, Tax Reliefs For Pet Ownership Can Ensure Better Care For Animals
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
161024 WeirdKaya #JusticeForKopi: Here’s A Complete Timeline Leading To Her Tragic Death & Its Aftermath
171024 Deccan Herald A woman was arrested at Chennai International Airport for attempting to smuggle exotic animals from Malaysia into India.
181024 The Rakyat Post Justice For Kopi: Animal Rights Coalition To File Civil Suit, Friday Rally In Putrajaya
181024 The Sun Urgent Call for Action on Stray Dog Management
191024 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Veterinary dept to review memo on Kopi’s death
201024 The Sun Stray dog found dead due to suspected poisoning near Johor apartment
201024 The Sun DVS to review memorandum regarding culling of stray dog Kopi
241024 TheVibes.com Do not attribute all acts of animal cruelty to an oversight, says activist
251024 Bernama The world is their home too: Protecting animals & their habitats
271024 New Straits Times (NST) Only three people attend rally demanding justice for ‘Kopi’ | New Straits Times
271024 Newswav As outrage spurs over Besut council’s killing of ‘Kopi’, can local councils legally use firearms to cull stray dogs?
281024 The Star Heated debate erupts in Dewan Rakyat over killing of ‘Kopi’ the dog
041124 The Rakyat Post Old man captures stray cat in net for pooping around his flat’s compound
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
131124 The Straits Times Dunked in paint, whacked with concrete slab: Animal lovers outraged by cat abuse in Malaysia
131124 World of Buzz The inconsistent law allowing local councils in M’sia to kill stray dogs by shooting them with firearms
181124 The Straits Times Dog bludgeoned to death after being run over by motorbike in Malaysia; 3 men arrested
181124 The Star Review the Animal Welfare Act to protect strays better, says ex-PM
191124 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Citing animal shootings, Ismail calls for review of Animal Welfare Act
211124 The Star Veterinary Department launches code of ethics and conduct
231124 The Star Cops to investigate cat abuse incident at Old Klang Road condo
251124 DPI Media Beyond The Brutality
291124 Berita Harian 3 cats brutally killed at Jalan Genting Klang, Setapak
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
171224 SAYS.com Selangor exco to propose No-Kill policy for strays in the state
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
221224 The Star Slain cats in UM believed to have been mauled by wild animals, say cops
221224 New Straits Times (NST) 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
271224 The Star Strays not mistreated at Subang Jaya pound
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
030125 WeirdKaya Another cat found mutilated with its intestines removed at UM Campus
060125 WeirdKaya Malaysian Man slammed for throwing poison-laced ice cream at monkeys
080125 TV3 Live Fail Mahkamah by Rajesh Nadarajan
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
120125 Malay Mail Cats found in gunny sacks in Kajang, Selangor
130125 The Sun Govt urged to address animal welfare concern
130125 New Straits Times (NST) Suspects who placed cats in sacks questioned by DVS Selangor
160125 Astro Awani Penganiayaan haiwan: Jabatan Veterinar didakwa tidak siasat aduan
180125 The Star Advocating responsible pet ownership in Klang
190125 Sarawak Tribune MP joins public in seeking justice for dog killed in hit-and-run
200125 New Straits Times (NST) Man arrested after video goes viral of him beating dog with iron rod
210125 Malaysia Gazette Dog beaten with a hammer
240125 Vanakkam Malaysia Perhilitan rescues vulture near Shah Alam i-City flyover
240125 SAYS.com This Malaysian is Running 400 km for Stray Animals. Here’s How You Can Help
250125 New Straits Times (NST) Protesters hold vigil outside Bukit Aman, demand justice for stray dogs killed in school compound
280125 The Star Fireworks can cause serious harm to our furry animals
280125 New Straits Times (NST) Cats fed to snakes: Over 2,600 animal welfare complaints received
040225 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Animal NGOs call for dialogue on ethical stray dog management
060225 Sinchew Daily Kluang council torturing and killing dogs
070225 The Star Dead cats found dumped in a bin near Jelutong SPCA office
080225 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Group lodges animal abuse report against municipal council
080225 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Critical to have national policy on strays, say activist groups
090225 New Straits Times Abolish ineffective, inhumane catch-and-kill policy for strays, say animal welfare NGOs
090225 Malaysiakini LETTER | Malaysia needs no-kill policy for stray animals now
110225 Oriental Daily 12 dogs poisoned at Thai Buddhist Temple
120225 New Straits Times (NST) Mechanic charged with animal cruelty for allegedly beating pet dog with sledgehammer
130225 The Star Mechanic charged with abusing his dog
170225 The Edge The rise of pet-friendly spaces in the Klang Valley
180225 The Rakyat Post Alleged Dog Abuser Claims His Action was a “Training Method
200225 The Star Video of man abandoning dog in Ipoh goes viral
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.com Klang City Council is giving dogs up for adoption for free
250225 New Straits Times (NST) Malaysian runs 400km, raises RM120,000 for charity – then adds another 100km
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!
280225 Malay Mail Bangladeshi arrested over viral dog abuse video in Senai
010325 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Animal lovers protest over cruelty against stray
030325 New Straits Times (NST) Langkawi council: Owner of dogs that mauled boy faces fine
040325 SAYS.com This Loving M’sian Couple Cares For Over 27 Paralysed & Differently-Abled Cats
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
060325 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) NGO told to prepare working paper on budget for stray animal management
070325 The Star Friends fear for future of rescued dogs belonging to couple killed in Penampang fire
090325 The Star Cops investigating report of man mistreating dog in Perak
090325 New Straits Times (NST) KK Super Mart fires staff for scalding stray dog, vows to cover treatment
170325 SAYS.com IIUM Student Union is accused of animal cruelty after a video showed firecrackers thrown at dogs
020425 Malay Mail Stray Animal Association launches rescue mission, provides emergency care and food for pets, strays affected by Putra Heights fire
020425 New Straits Times (NST) SPCA helps Putra Heights residents evacuate their pets
040425 TheVibes.com Rottweiler attack: Euthanasia not the solution, says MCA Youth
040425 New Straits Times (NST) Putra Heights blaze: Animal welfare groups rescue dozens of stranded pets
050425 China Press Old man hit by a car while walking his dog, perp left him on the side of the road
080425 World of Buzz Man threw Molotov cocktails at a house in Puchong, one hitting a pet dog
110425 Sinar Harian Four goats reported to have been attacked by a black panther in Nilai
200425 Malay Mail Stray dog with severed limb found in Bukit Beruntung, abuse suspected
240425 World of Buzz Children shove kitten inside gate for dogs to maul to death in Kuantan
260425 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) The Teoh sisters: two vets healing animals every day
260425 TheVibes.com Three children force kitten through gate to be killed by dogs
260425 Wilayah.com.my Dogathon 2025 draws thousands, celebrates the unbreakable bond between humans and dogs
010525 Focus Malaysia The barbaric approach of culling by the Negri Sembilan state govt must halt
070525 SAYS.com Do You Want Better Animal Welfare Laws In Malaysia? Join This Gathering At Dataran Merdeka
080525 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Mass pigeon death in Ipoh is not caused by infectious disease, says DVS
090525 Sinar Harian Another crocodile caught in Kampung Parit Lapis, Batu Pahat
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
100525 New Straits Times (NST) Nearly 5,000 human-elephant conflict cases since 2020; 3 elephant deaths this year
120525 South China Morning Post Mother’s Day heartbreak for Malaysian elephant mourning calf in viral video
120525 New Straits Times (NST) Over 2,300 wild animals killed on Malaysian roads since 2020
130525 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) No negligence found in accident that killed baby elephant, say cops
130525 WeirdKaya Penang Vendor Allegedly Chokes Kitten Which Stole Kuih From Stall Until It Defecated
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 Malay Mail Caught on video: Elderly man nabbed in Segamat for alleged animal cruelty, abusing neighbour’s cat until bloodied
140525 SAYS.com Furever Friends’ Campaign Kicks Off To Raise Awareness On Animal Welfare
140525 TheVibes.com Van and Perry – Perhilitan’s heroes to curb wildlife smuggling activities in Malaysia
170525 Sinar Harian Baby crocodile appears in front of a house in Lahad Datu
170525 Malay Mail 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
190525 Asia News Network Malaysia sees spike in exotic animal smuggling
200525 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Animal rights group gets interim order against Kluang council on dog culling
200525 New Straits Times (NST) Over 66,000 complaints of wildlife conflict since 2020, losses hit RM46.5mil
210525 New Straits Times (NST) 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
220525 TheVibes.com KKR and NRES strengthen collaboration to protect wildlife amid human-animal conflict
230525 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Two men were arrested at KLIA for smuggling 300+ exotic animals.
230525 The Sun Johor fully supports implementation of wildlife Viaduct Project – Exco
240525 New Straits Times (NST) Police arrest 11 men in cockfighting raid
240525 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Man arrested for spray painting monkey blue
250525 New Straits Times (NST) Deforestation driving tigers, elephants into villages, says NGO
260525 TheVibes.com Man claims he sprayed monkey with paint to scare off others, says Selangor Wildlife Dept
270525 Malaysia Mail Man spraying blue paint on screaming monkey
270525  Free Malaysia Today (FMT) T’ganu govt, Besut district council lose bid to strike out Kopi lawsuit
270525 World of Buzz Children take woman’s pet kitten and torture it to death
280525 Kwong Wah Yit Poh Three young kids suspected of abusing pet cat to death — the youngest is only 5 years old.
300525 Vanakkam Malaysia 90kg tiger caught in Perhilitan trap at Sungai Siput.
030625 SAYS.com Counsel Of Claws And #ExecuteAWA Call On Malaysians To Take A Stand Against Animal Abuse
060625 SAYS.com Man Stands Under Hot Sun For 28 Hours To Help 3 Puppies Find Loving Homes
060625 The Borneo Post MCC issues stern reminder to dog owners: Keep pets leashed or risk having them put down
090625 The Rakyat Post Worker discovers dying cat in sealed box at Cyberjaya Recycling Centre
100625 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) End the ‘national embarrassment’ of wildlife smuggling via KLIA
130625 Sinar Harian 300kg male saltwater crocodile caught in a drain in Port Dickson
130625 SAYS.com NGO Rescues 3 Stray Dogs Found With Their Heads Stuck In Plastic Containers
140625 The Sun Perak plans microchipping and feeder mapping to tackle stray animal issue
150625 Oriental Daily Elderly Man Drags Puppy with Motorcycle, Hurls Insults When Confronted
150625 Daily Express Malaysia Negeri move on strays a bad precedent
180625 The Sun 82-year-old man arrested for dragging dog behind motorcycle
180625 BusinessToday Stray But Not Soulless: Rethinking Our Social Contract with Dogs
210625 The Star Ipoh SPCA protests govt circular rejecting long-standing TNRM initiatives to manage strays
220625 The Star Man nabbed at KLIA trying to smuggle four gibbons to India
220625 The Star Dog Talk: From street to sweet
230625 The Star Towards responsible pet breeding, sales
260625 SAYS.com This Malaysian Has Been Rescuing Sick & Terminally Ill Cats For 13 Years. Here’s Her Story
280625 Oriental Daily 2 cats tied with cable ties and thrown away in a box
280625 The Star MPKL seeks RA help on strays
020725 SAYS.com Pet dog Aboy grieves alone after couple and son found dead in Seremban homee
030725 SAYS.com Tycoon pays off rescuers RM150,000 mortgage so he can continue saving strays
040725 Sinar Harian Dog-haters protest “haram” shelter being built in Melaka
050725 China Press Old man hit by a car while walking his dog, perp left him on the side of the road
060725 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Town council defends culling of strays after accusation it flouted rules
060725 The Star Investigation launched after several animals found dead on Penang Hill
090725 Sinar Harian Victim of crocodile attack found dead in Limbang, Sarawak
130725 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Sue town councils that issue fines for feeding strays
150725 The Rakyat Post Abandoned kitten killed by stray dog after being left at vet clinic in Selangor
160725 Myc Cat Killings At Ampang Flats Spark Outrage As Activists Slam Authorities For Inaction
180725 Vanakkam Malaysia 6 elephants captured in Kluang for translocation operation in Johor – PERHILITAN
180725 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Govt sticks to existing stray management policy but open to proposals
190725 The Star Over 12,000 complaints on animal abuse, neglect raised since 2021
210725 The Star Distressing video of dogs being buried at Lahat pound sparks outrage
260725 The Star Take humane approach in solving strays crisis
270725 The Star Over 200 animal lovers hold candlelight vigil for dogs killed in Ipoh pound
280725 The Star Over 1700 cases of animal abuse investigated since 2020, only 52 prosecuted
280725 New Straits Times (NST) Poachers deploy ‘disturbing tactics’ to steal turtle eggs in Cherating
290725 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Woman nabbed at KLIA for allegedly trying to smuggle 9 exotic animals
060825 WeirdKaya M’sian man finds cat stuffed in rice sack and left to die by roadside in Semenyih
070825 New Straits Times (NST) Man fined RM30,000, loses custody of Lucky for animal cruelty
070825 Bernama Fokus Policies, People, And Action To Tackle Strays
080825 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) No animal welfare violations at Pets Wonderland outlet, says DVS
080825 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Cops refer child’s illegal killing of kittens to veterinary service dept
080825 Bernama Thoughts Stray But Not Soulless: Rethinking Our Social Contract With Dog
110825 SAYS.com Meet the Malaysian Who Feeds 200 Animal Strays Every day, Without Ever Taking A Day Off
160825 The Star Fair handling of strays needed
170825 Berita Harian Willing to rent 3 houses and pay workers’ salaries to care for 700 sick and abandoned cats rescued from the streets in Nilai
260825 SAYS.com Neuter Your Ex’ — Get Closure With SPCA’s Cheeky Campaign While Saving Strays
260825 The Star Discussing animal welfare issues in the hallowed halls of Parliament
270825 Berita Harian 6-year-old boy bitten by a stray dog, confirmed dead due to rabies in Sarawak
270825 The Rakyat Post Dog trapped on 17th floor rooftop penang, multi-agencies rescue team tries KFC to lure dog
290825 Sinar Harian 100kg saltwater crocodile strays into an oil palm plantation
290825 The Star Malaysians share how their pets helped them through their darkest times
030925 Asia News Network Smaller shelters a better solution to help Malaysia’s strays, says NGO
040925 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) NGOs urge Agong to intervene in stray dog killings
050925 Malay Mail Stray dogs, pet owners and public safety: Time for Malaysia to act
060925 The Star Perhilitan captures young elephant near Jerantut Health Clinic
060925 Sinar Harian Firefighters catch stray crocodile in school in Kluang
080925 SAYS.com This Woman Moved To Langkawi To Retire But Now Spends Her Days Saving Strays
080925 The Rakyat Post (TRP) Dog abandoned by owner attacks a child in Cheras
080925 SAYS.com You Can Now Adopt Retired PDRM K9 Doggos
100925 SAYS.com Stray Dog Ruby Looking For A Forever Home After Being Rescued In Bukit Jalil
110925 Sinar Harian Elderly man’s missing head found after crocodile attack in Sibu, Sarawak
150925 Sinar Harian Man feared to have been eaten by a crocodile while casting a net for prawns in Kota Samarahan
160925 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Roaming cows seized after repeated complaints, says city council
170925 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Penang City Council under fire after auctioning farmer’s cattles
180925 Sinar Harian Malayan tiger found dead during attempted trade in Shah Alam, Selangor
180925 Sinar Harian 12-year-old child killed by crocodile in Kuching, Sarawak
180925 Sinar Harian Teenage boy killed in 6-vehicle accident caused by cow crossing in Kulai, Johor
220925 Berita Harian Restaurant operating as a ‘mini zoo’ ordered to close in Melaka
220925 Berita Harian Visitors panic as python emerges from the sea in Alor Gajah
230925 Berita Harian 3 hours to capture a 100kg saltwater crocodile in Teluk Bahang
230925 Malay Mail Three men were jailed and fined for possessing a Malayan tiger carcass in Felda Tenggaroh, Mersing
240925 Sinar Harian Crocodile believed to have strayed from a nearby river – Wildlife Department
270925 Berita Harian Carcass of pygmy elephant found in FELCRA plantation, Lahad Datu
280925 Vanakkam Malaysia Villagers of Kampung Putu mourn beloved tapir found dead, suspected poisoning
300925 Vanakkam Malaysia Smuggling bid thwarted: Gibbon and cuscus stopped at KLIA en route to Mumbai
300925 SAYS.com This Malaysian has been tirelessly rescuing strays since she was in primary school
011025 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Mechanic fined RM20,000 for beating dog to death
011025 Harian Metro Human body parts found in crocodile’s stomach in Sungai Semanok, Bintulu
021025 SAYS.com Lost dog near Taman Naga LRT, KL that was later reunited with its owner by passerby
021025 Penangfoodie Penang to move towards zero-kill policy for stray dogs following TNR Programme’s success
041025 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Animal advocates push for welfare, disaster units in 2026 budget
041025 Berita Harian 7,613 cases of animal abuse and neglect in 3 years reveal society’s inhumanity – CAP
061025 Sinar Harian Perhilitan uncovered a bizarre hobby of preserving wild animals
211025 The Rakyat Post (TRP) Stray dog resting At KK Mart Store Causes Big Fight Online
211025 CodeBlue Huat Lai Becomes Malaysia’s Biggest Certified Humane Cage-Free Egg Producer
271025 KL Food & Travel Dog owners in KL, beware of fake DBKL dog catchers
271025 SAYS.com Caged, Sick, Vocal Cords Removed — M’sian Shocked To Find Backyard Puppy Breeding Mill
271025 New Straits Times (NST) Dognapping claims in Malaysia spark fear and anger on social media
281025 The Rakyat Post Johor dog owner faces council warning after five years without neighbour consent
301025 The Star Penang NGO to set up CARE shelter for stray animals
031125 SAYS.com Malaysian rescues all 70 abused dogs from backyard breeding mill after viral plea
101125 The Straits Times ‘They chewed off their own legs’: Malaysian park ranger tells of animals suffering wildlife abuse
111125 mStar Majikan baling mercun, aniaya si bulus. Amah Filipina tagih bantuan foto kucing mati dilaman buat ramai geram
131125 The Star Pet owners renew calls to save Central Park dog run
171125 WeirdKaya Group of Malay women drive all the way to Penang animal shelter to drop off puppies they rescued in Perak
171125 Vanakam Malaysia Man killed by a dog owner after poisoning pet in Indonesia
181125 SAYS.com ExecuteAWA Is Malaysia’s First National Humanity Mission For Greater Animal Welfare. This Is Their Story
211125 The Star Firefighters rescue dog trapped in massage chair in Melaka
211125 World of Buzz Frankie and Grouse, heroes from the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department’s (JBPM) K9 Tracker Dog Unit, are now retired
281125 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Shah Alam vet ordered to reopen probe into dead puppies case
281125 The Star NGO launches campaign to stabilise Rembau stray population
031225 The Sun Malaysia considers microchipping system for pet dogs to improve management
081225 The Sun Animal groups back microchip system, but call for balance
091225 The Rakyat Post (TRP) Malaysian mom and son gain praises for feeding stray dogs
151225 The Star Perak to launch feeder mapping programme for stray dog management
161225 The Rakyat Post (TRP) These dogs are banned in Malaysia, but you can still meet then at expos
181225 Malaysia Food And Travel Singapore Launches Asia’s 1st Pet-Friendly Airline, with KL Included As Flight Destination
231225 Malay Mail Act now or resign, lawyer tells DVS D-G as activists slam alleged animal neglect at Damansara Damai clinic
231225 The Sun Lawyer dares vet to sue over Damansara Damai clinic case
241225 The Star Veterinary Services Department defends its record on animal welfare enforcement
251225 Bernama MyAnimal Welfare: Safeguarding animal welfare in Malaysia
251225 The Star Kuala Langat free-roam animal shelter ready in 2026
281225 Bernama Perak increases allocation for the Perak Pawsitive Initiative to RM0.3 million
010126 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Veterinary clinic owner charged with animal neglect
020126 The Rakyat Post (TRP) Damansara Damai Vet Charged With Animal Neglect & Causing Their Deaths
020126 SAYS.com “Left To Starve And Die” — Marine Biologist Condemns Cruelty After Puffer Fish Found Tied To Bottle In Tioman
040126 Buletin TV3 Owners found ignoring pet feces to disturbing others can be fined up to RM10,000
050126 The Star Fatal SUV Crash in Georgetown, Driver Arrested
090126 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Alor Gajah council denies mistreatment of stray dogs at pound
100126 Sinar Harian Padah pelihara binturong sebagai hobi, seorang lelaki ditahan
110126 TheVibes.com Selangor moves to tighten pig farm regulations as state leaders brief Sultan
110126 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) This Sunday, help these puppies obtain their happily ever after
140126 Utusan Online Abandoned illegal pig farm, left unattended.
150126 Ipoh Echo Perhilitan, MBI Set Traps to Address Wild Monkeys at Gunung Lang
200126 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Pahang introduces first mobile veterinary clinic in East Coast
230126 The Star Target the big players in wildlife crime
250126 Malay Mail Selangor to stay out of legal challenge filed by Olympian against MBPJ’s dog ban in apartment
250126 The Star No need for new ‘pet-friendly mall’ guideline, says Selangor assemblyman
270126 The Borneo Post Man claims trial for allegedly maiming puppy in Kuching, father also charged over false report
290126 The Star Teluk Bahang dog shelter needs RM 12 million to relocate
300126 Daily Express Malaysia DBKK pantau isu gangguan anjing di Taman Sri Kepayan, Ujana Kingfisher, Sabah
300126 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Pickup truck driver charged with running over puppy twice
300126 The Star A dog was targeted and killed with a firecracker, says Ipoh SPCA Head
310126 Berita RTM Polis tahan warga emas disyaki terbabit kes kematian anjing liar
310126 The Star Man arrested for allegedly killing stray dog in Batu Gajah
310126 Buletin TV3 Man arrested on suspicion of abusing dog
310126 Buletin Mutiara Fundraising drive intensifies as 4PAWS races to buy RM 1.2 mil land for new shelter
050326 World of Buzz 2.035% Rise in Animal Cruelty Cases: How #ExecuteAWA is Combating the Problem with Science
050326 Malay Mail From outrage to action: How a stray named Kopi sparked an animal welfare movement in Malaysia
060326 The Star A movement is turning compassion for stray animals into positive action
080326 New Straits Times (NST) Neglect tops animal welfare complaints
090326 World of Buzz APM rescues 2 stray dogs stranded on electricity tower in middle of the sea near Penang bridge
130326 World of Buzz “As if its life never mattered” – Abang Bomba Devastated to Find Dog Carcass in Plastic Bag by Roadside
180326 China Press Seremban City Council introduces RM50 ‘dog-catching bounty’ scheme
200326 World of Buzz Pet owner in Selangor dragged to court by local council for keeping 2 dogs at his home without licences
220326 Malay Mail Sarawak records third rabies death of the year after 10‑year‑old Kuching boy bitten by stray dog
270326 The Star Animal welfare groups urge public to be careful while feeding strays
040426 Bernama Man who kicked and thrown a kitten to death was convicted to serve 22 months in prison
070426 SAYS.com Dogs allegedly lose limbs to illegal wild boar traps in Semenyih and Nilai housing areas
090426 New Straits Times (NST) Cat Horror: 41 dead, 36 survive in weak condition in Subang Jaya apartment
110426 The Star For the last two years, a stray dog named Jon has been greeting motorists along with traffic cops manning the streams of vehicles at Jalan Parlimen
110426 Free Malaysia Today (FMT) Feeding strays by night, building cages for them by day
140426 WeirdKaya Stray dog that went viral for “helping” traffic police now rescued, to be put up for adoption

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we MUST #stopkillingstrays

We MUST #punishanimalABUSERS

we MUST persevere to seek #justiceforallANIMALS

because if not us… who?

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