Veterinary Dept to investigate alleged dog abuse at Selangor centre


Animal training providers or operators are liable to a fine of not less than RM20,000 and not more than RM100,000, or jail of not more than three years, or both, if found guilty of animal cruelty under the Animal Welfare Act 2015. – EPA pic, December 30, 2017.

THE Veterinary Services Department will investigate the alleged abuse of a dog at the Malaysia Dog Training Centre in Puchong, Selangor.

Its director-general, Dr Quaza Nizamuddin Hassan Nizam, said animal training providers or operators were liable to a fine of not less than RM20,000 and not more than RM100,000, or jail of not more than three years, or both, if found guilty of animal cruelty under the Animal Welfare Act 2015.


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