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Prominent animal welfare advocate Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye has called for immediate overhaul of local council animal management practices, urging adoption of the humane TNVR method and banning of catch-and-kill approaches 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's Sai Yok National Park after it became separated from its herd. The young animal, weighing 40kg, suffered severe dehydration, mouth ulcers, and multiple injuries.
Selangor's veterinary authorities have committed to a comprehensive investigation into a dog's death during a stray animal capture operation in Port Klang that sparked public outcry after a viral video emerged.
Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin of Selangor has voiced strong disapproval over escalating animal cruelty cases, urging the federal government to strengthen the Animal Welfare Act 2015 with harsher penalties and consistent enforcement.
Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming has committed to a thorough investigation into the death of a pet dog named Rocky in Port Klang, reaffirming the government's stance against animal cruelty and abuse.
Selangor authorities have initiated a formal inquiry following the death of a canine during a stray dog apprehension effort in Port Klang. The incident has triggered animal welfare concerns and allegations of mistreatment.
Bukit Bendera MP Syerleena Abdul Rashid has strongly condemned the killing of a dog named Rocky and demanded a swift, transparent and independent inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The Royal Klang City Council has referred a fatal incident during a stray dog-catching operation in Port Klang to police, after bystanders obstructed enforcement officers attempting to capture an unattended animal roaming public roads.
India's Supreme Court has temporarily halted a Madras High Court directive that would have prohibited all cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu, saying the order required correction. The decision highlights tensions between religious sentiment and regulatory frameworks.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has launched an investigation into Taiping Municipal Council's transfer of three elephants to Tennoji Zoo in Japan, but the probe is restricted to examining documents only, without broader enforcement action.
Three Malaysian elephants housed at Tennoji Zoo in Japan are showing encouraging health progress, with significant weight gains recorded since their arrival under a bilateral conservation agreement.
Malaysia's Department of Wildlife and National Parks will form a special task force to review and strengthen operating procedures for elephant processions after a viral video sparked public concern about animal welfare at a community event in Kelantan.
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Police in Mukah arrested four men during a raid targeting illegal cockfighting operations, seizing fighting roosters and gambling paraphernalia as part of ongoing enforcement efforts.
An estimated one million cats are slaughtered annually in Vietnam as part of a brutal underground trade rooted in superstitious beliefs about fortune and medicinal value, despite overwhelming public opposition to the practice.
Malaysia's Natural Resources Ministry is actively monitoring three Asian elephants relocated to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka under a 25-year conservation agreement, with dedicated mahouts ensuring their welfare during acclimatisation.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has launched an investigation into the transfer of three Asian elephants from Zoo Taiping to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka, Japan, signalling scrutiny over the terms and procedures governing the animal relocation.
An animal welfare campaigner has finished the opening day of a gruelling 290-kilometre run from Taiping to Parliament, aiming to raise awareness about three elephants held at a Japanese zoo ahead of the Dewan Rakyat's June 22 sitting.
Vietnamese police have dismantled a criminal network that stole cats for meat consumption, reuniting more than 40 felines with owners. Nine arrests were made and over 400 live cats rescued.