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Selangor's Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari expects a decision this week on the status of a state seat, following which the Election Commission will determine if a by-election is needed.
Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has demanded sweeping reforms to Malaysia's animal control systems, pushing for adoption of humane TNVR methods and ending violent catch-and-kill operations following the controversial death of a pet dog in Port Klang.
Thai wildlife officers rescued a critically ill male elephant calf from a riverbank in Kanchanaburi after it became separated from its herd. The animal, weighing just 40 kilograms and less than two weeks old, suffered severe dehydration, mouth ulcers, and multiple injuries.
Selangor's veterinary authorities have initiated a comprehensive investigation into the death of a dog during a stray-catching operation in Port Klang, with suspects potentially facing fines of up to RM100,000 or three years' imprisonment.
The Selangor Department of Veterinary Services has escalated its investigation into an alleged animal abuse case by lodging a formal police report and recording statements from multiple witnesses following circulation of video evidence.
Selangor's Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin has condemned recent animal cruelty incidents and demanded the federal government review penalties under the Animal Welfare Act 2015 for stronger enforcement.
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 cruelty.
Former Klang MP Charles Santiago urges an independent inquiry into the death of Rocky, a dog killed during an enforcement operation, cautioning against diverting focus by characterising the owner as aggressive.
Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid has strongly condemned the killing of a dog called Rocky and demanded a transparent, independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Royal Klang City Council has transferred its investigation into a dog's death during a stray dog-catching operation in Port Klang to police, citing obstruction by residents who prevented safe equipment removal.
A pet owner's devastating loss has exposed serious gaps in Malaysia's veterinary emergency services, sparking calls for expanded night clinics and mobile response units to ensure animal welfare.
Malaysia's government is evaluating proposals to establish dedicated funding and tax exemptions for animal welfare organisations and pet owners, acknowledging the critical role NGOs play in managing stray populations.
India's Supreme Court has temporarily halted a Madras High Court order imposing an absolute ban on cow and calf slaughter throughout Tamil Nadu, ruling the order overstepped judicial authority and conflicted with existing animal-regulation laws.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog is investigating the Taiping Municipal Council's decision to transfer three elephants to Tennoji Zoo in Japan, with the probe currently limited to reviewing relevant paperwork and records.
Three Malaysian female elephants at Tennoji Zoo in Japan are showing positive health outcomes, with significant weight gains reported. Taiping Municipal Council affirms their welfare standards and pledges continued collaboration with Malaysian wildlife authorities.
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Police in Mukah have arrested four men and confiscated roosters and gambling equipment during a raid targeting illegal cockfighting activities. The operation reflects ongoing enforcement efforts against underground gambling networks.
An estimated one million cats are slaughtered annually across Indochina, particularly in Vietnam, fuelling a cruel underground trade rooted in superstition and false health claims despite overwhelming public opposition.