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October 22, 2022

Man Hits Puppy With Stick Until Puppy Is Unconscious

DVS Report
no
DVS Report
yes
Police Report
yes
Police Report
no
Abuser Prosecuted
yes
Abuser Prosecuted
no
Case Status
No Updates
Dog(s) Status
Alive
Location
Selangor
References

The Rakyat Post, Weird Kaya

Abuser Sentence
"Section 29(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015 If found guilty (an offender) can be fined up to RM100,000 (S$29,000) or a maximum of three years’ jail, or both."
Incident Report
  • Man in a local neighbourhood hits stray puppy with stick until the puppy fell unconscious.
  • Abuser threatened to hit those who tried to help the puppy.
  • Independent rescuer went over to rescue the puppy who looked lifeless on the ground.
  • Puppy's legs fractured.
  • Police report made.
Update Report
Last Updated  -
October 24, 2024
  • 31/01/2023: First court hearing in Kuala Selangor Sessions Court.
  • Abuser convicted of performing crime. Abuser told to turn over passport to court and issued bail of RM6,000 with one surety to him. Next hearing set for
  • 28/02/2023.
  • No known updates since.
Happened
July 8, 2023

Men Hits Injured Dog To Death

DVS Report
no
DVS Report
yes
Police Report
yes
Police Report
no
Abuser Prosecuted
yes
Abuser Prosecuted
no
Case Status
No Updates
Dog(s) Status
Dead
Location
Kampung Teluk Tempoyak, Batu Maung, Pulau Pinang
References

New Straits Times, The Star, Straits Times

Abuser Sentence
"Section 29(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015 If found guilty (an offender) can be fined up to RM100,000 (S$29,000) or a maximum of three years’ jail, or both."
Incident Report
  • Malaysian took to Twitter (now X) to share a video of the incident his partner witnessed.
  • A group of men were seen hitting a dog over and over again until the dog died.
  • The dog was hit by a motorcycle before being hit to death.
  • Witness lodged police report.
Update Report
Last Updated  -
November 24, 2024
  • 11/07/2023: 3 men arrested.
  • 14/07/2023: 2 men charged with animal cruelty at Sessions Court. Abusers claimed trial. Both abusers were unrepresented. Both were released on RM1,000 bail with one surety each. Additionally, both abusers must report to the nearest police station to their house on the first of every month.
  • Case mention date set for 16/08/2023.
  • No known updates since.
Happened
May 27, 2023

Elderly Man Drags Dog With Car

DVS Report
no
DVS Report
yes
Police Report
yes
Police Report
no
Abuser Prosecuted
yes
Abuser Prosecuted
no
Case Status
No Updates
Dog(s) Status
Dead
Location
Kg Sri Parit, Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan
References

The Star, Says, Weird Kaya

Abuser Sentence
"Section 29(1)(e) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015 Punishable by a fine of between RM25,000 and RM100,000, imprisonment of up to three years, or both."
Incident Report
  • Elderly man seen dragging chained dog with his car while driving.
  • Eye witness chased car with bike.
  • Car did not show signs of stopping, so witness overtook to stop the car.
  • When confronted, abuser told witness that the dog belongs to him and he has the rights to do whatever he wants with the dog.
  • Police were called to the scene, report made by witness.
Update Report
Last Updated  -
October 24, 2024
  • 30/05/2023: Police announced that the dog has died.
  • 09/06/2023: First court hearing. Abuser pleaded not guilty and claimed trial.
  • 11/07/2023: Abuser will file representation to Attorney-General to have charge amended. Abuser out on RM15,000 bail (reduced from RM30,000).
  • Case management date set for 10/08/2023.
  • No known updates since.
Happened
March 2023

Johor Teenager Sets Stray Dog On Fire

DVS Report
no
DVS Report
yes
Police Report
yes
Police Report
no
Abuser Prosecuted
yes
Abuser Prosecuted
no
Case Status
Closed
Dog(s) Status
Unknown
Location
Taman Impian Emas, Skudai
References

CNA, Strats Times, The Rakyat Post, The Star

Abuser Sentence
"Section 29(1)(e) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015 Punishable by a fine of between RM25,000 and RM100,000, imprisonment of up to three years, or both."
Incident Report
  • Teenager recorded on CCTV hitting a stray dog with a rod before lighting it on fire at a shoplot.
  • CCTV recording circulated online via social media.
  • Dog suffered 1st to 2nd degree burns and 2 fractured legs.
Update Report
Last Updated  -
October 24, 2024
  • 27/03/2023 to 29/03/2023: Veterinarian treating the injured dog lodges a police report against the abuser.
  • Teen's grandparents came forward to seek forgiveness from public. Teen's mother went to the veterinary clinic requesting the vet to retract their police report, stating that hurting the dog was a trivial matter and the dog will bite others if left outside.
  • 03/04/2023: Teen posts a 45-second video apoligizing for his actions.
  • 12/04/2023: Teen pleads guilty to animal abuse at Sessions Court. Teen's representative requests that sentencing be postponed as lawyer is not present.
  • 18/04/2023: Teen sentenced to 7 light strokes of public caning, released on good behaviour bond for 1 year with surety of RM10,000.
  • 21/05/2023: Teen eludes public caning as High Court overturns sentence. Teen's lawyer shared that the abuser's hand was fractured when abusing the dog and caning would cause further harm. Teen remains on good behaviour bond.
Happened
March 22, 2023

Elderly Man Patrick Khoo Assaulted With Rod During Dog-Catching Incident by MBPJ Officers

DVS Report
no
DVS Report
yes
Police Report
yes
Police Report
no
Abuser Prosecuted
yes
Abuser Prosecuted
no
Case Status
Open
Dog(s) Status
Alive
Location
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
References

FMT, FMT(2), The Star, Malaysiakini, NST

Abuser Sentence
Incident Report
  • MBPJ officer assaulted elderly man, Patrick Khoo, during dog catching operation outside his place.
  • Patrick Khoo was protecting his dogs outside when officer assualted with a rod.
Update Report
Last Updated  -
October 24, 2024
  • 31/03/2023: MBPJ presses charges against Patrick Khoo for obstruction of duty. Charged under Section 186 of the Penal Code.
  • 31/03/2023: First court hearing. Patrick Khoo pleaded not guilty, released on bail. Next hearing's date set for 16/06/2023.
  • 16/06/2023: 1st case management.
  • 23/06/2023: MBPJ met with Patrick Khoo, without knowledge/presence of Patrick's lawyers. Both parties agreed to withdraw the case. Charges against Patrick not lifted despite agreement to withdraw.
  • 06/07/2023: 2nd case management.
  • 18/08/2023: 3rd case management. Patrick's lawyers informed that MBPJ officer withdrew report against Patrick Khoo. Court sets new case management date to affirm the withdrawal.
  • 06/10/2023: 4th case management. MBPJ officer haven't withdraw police report. Another case management date set.
  • 17/11/2023: 5th case management. The Attorney-General's Chamber/Prosecution continues to charge Patrick Khoo despite withdrawal of police report by MBPJ officer.
  • 22/12/2023: Submission of documents and representations for prosecution to consider dropping charges.
  • 23/02/2024: 8th case management. Patrick Khoo will face trial. Next case management set for 22/03/2024.
  • 22/03/2024: 9th case management. Lack of Investigating Officer. Next case management set on 03/05/2024
  • No known updates since.
Happened
July 1st to July 10th, 2024

30 Dogs Poisoned in Malaysia; 29 Homeless and 1 Pet Dog

DVS Report
no
DVS Report
yes
Police Report
yes
Police Report
no
Abuser Prosecuted
yes
Abuser Prosecuted
no
Case Status
Open
Dog(s) Status
Dead
Location
Tanjung Bungah, Penang
References

Bernama, Oriental Daily, SinChew, FMT, IAPWA

Abuser Sentence
Incident Report
  • Over the week, 29 homeless dogs and several crows were found dead in Tanjung Bungah.
  • The animals were suspected to have been poisoned.
  • 1 pet dog also died in the same area.
  • Vet suspects poisoning, but no evidence found.
  • DVS requested rescuer for all the dogs to be brought to their lab, 30km from the scene of the crime.
  • Rescuers share that it is not possible.
  • Penang City Council (MBPP) stepped in and found no evidence of poison.
Update Report
Last Updated  -
July 19, 2024
  • 18/07/2024: Anonymous animal lover wants to give RM10,000 for any credible information on whoever is responsible for the death of 29 homeless dogs and 1 pet dog.
Happened
July 14, 2024

2 Back Legs Of Homeless Dog Chopped Off

DVS Report
no
DVS Report
yes
Police Report
yes
Police Report
no
Abuser Prosecuted
yes
Abuser Prosecuted
no
Case Status
Open
Dog(s) Status
Dead
Location
Pandan Indah, Kuala Lumpur
References

‍NewsWav, Sin Chew

Abuser Sentence
Incident Report
  • Man was seen chopping of the two back legs of a homeless dog.
  • Children took images of the incident.
  • Children "buat kecoh" to scare off the man.
  • Man packed the chopped limbs in a paper bag, and walked away.
  • Dog's body nowhere to be found the following day.
Update Report
Last Updated  -
July 19, 2024
  • 18/07/2024: Police started their investigations.
  • 17/07/2024: An eye witness and citizen filed a police report.
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