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We, the undersigned, urgently request that you take the necessary steps to prosecute individuals, government or private entities which have caused unnecessary suffering to animals or neglected their welfare, based on contents of the Animals Act 1953 (Revised 2006).
Over the years, animal lovers have stood by and watched helplessly as municipal council workers handled stray dogs with brute force, pet owners neglected or abandoned their pets, zoo animals continued to live in deplorable conditions, and stray animals were maimed/killed by cruel individuals.
We earnestly urge you to act in all expediency to quash this kind of inhumane, arrogant behavior by Malaysians, as allowing them to continue will result in the needless suffering of hundreds of thousands of animals every year, and undoubtedly have a negative and detrimental impact on Malaysia's image worldwide.
In the last decade, only a handful of prosecutions have been initiated against animal abuse - making Malaysia a haven for animal abusers. The Department of Veterinary Services - an animal protection agency under the purview of the Ministry of Agriculture - has failed to act on the various cases of animal abuse highlighted by members of the public;
The recent viral video showing 6 Batu Pahat municipal workers using brute force on a stray dog
Deplorable conditions in zoos nationwide
Individuals who neglect their pets, or maim/kill defenseless stray animals
Various viral videos that have surfaced on the Internet of a poodle being hit repeatedly, a cat being set on fire in a cage, and a family of kittens being hit, kicked and stomped to death.
FBI research indicates that animal abusers are 5 times more likely to be violent in society. When they are not punished, they continue their abuse on children, women and society at large. Consequently, Governments all over the world have begun to take animal cruelty seriously by imposing punitive cruelty penalties and have encouraged Responsible Pet Ownership.
We call on the Prime Minister of Malaysia to ensure :
Immediate revision to the current legislation, to increase the penalty from RM200 to RM50,000 and a mandatory jail sentence
That dog-catching is carried out solely by municipal workers under their respective municipalities, who will be held accountable for their actions
The methods employed in catching and transportation will follow 'DVS Humane Guidelines 2008 on Catching and Euthanasia of Stray Dogs'
Stricter enforcement and active prosecution on cases of animal cruelty by the DVS
That all pet owners are encouraged to spay/neuter their pets by adopting differential licensing i.e. cheaper license fees for spay/neutered pets and much higher license fees for unspayed/unneutered pets" and the promotion of Responsible Pet Ownership
The government has to show the common people the right thing to do. Muslims bullying dogs, Chinese kicking cats, all these has to stop and the government has to be the ones leading the way.
2012-01-18
Nouf Abdullah Makkah, Saudi Arabia
animals are god's creatures too and they share this planet with us and they have the full right to live a decent, safe, healthy life as we do they feel fear...pain..love..exactly like we do
i support animal rights and am against all types of animal abuse all around the world
2012-01-18
Azly Henry Selangor
i'm a rescuer too... and i'm against all animal abuse.
2012-01-18
Tan Wan Juan Kuala Lumpur
Animals are living things and so are we. Think about it, what did animals do that allows us to abuse them? They feel hurt just like us, they have feelings too. What gives us the right to slap a dog when we see them more than slapping a stranger on the street.
2012-01-18
Sam Ruslan Pahang
When we say rakyat, I also hope we include those who can't talk at all. I want to love this country, not just like it.
2012-01-17
Anonymous Johor
stop animal cruelty. they are being, like us. imagine us to be treated like that. it is time to for a change, for better. the mistreatment must be stopped.
2012-01-17
Suzanne Sullivan England - Dorset, United Kingdom
Having just returned from living in Malaysia for 2 1/2 years I am more than happy to petition against animal cruelty. I myself rescued 5 animals and returned them to UK where they will have a much better life. Unfortunately Malaysians have no idea how to treat animals correctly and fairly. They are totally ignorant when it comes to taking an animal to a vet when it clearly needs help, they have no idea about neutering to assist in less animals on the street. I would like to see better education from the Government, more hefty fines issued for cruelty, and the government to promote animal kindness throughout Malaysia. After all Gandhi said "you can judge a country by how they treat their animals" I would imagine at the moment that Malaysia is being very poorly judged!!!
2012-01-17
Gary Kuala Lumpur
Violence or mistreatment of any living creature is abhorrant. Whether Human, Cat, Dog, whatever. It seems that here that cruelty to animals is lost in the myriad of social problems that exists in this part of the world, and somehow deemed "trivial". Abuse of animals is not trivial. It is wrong. And, in my opinion, extends to delicacies such as shark fin soup appearing on menu's, or being sold in "herbal" shops.
Animals are all part of the amazing system that is nature. Mistreat them, we are mistreating ourselves, our environment and the (mostly) beautiful world we live in.
2012-01-17
Anonymous England - Cornwall, United Kingdom
We live in Malaysia and love the country. We however witness animal cruelty and abuse on a daily basis and find it so distressing it makes living here very difficult. We find it so frustrating that the government at present does not support action against the people responsible. Animal cruelty is never acceptable and it is essential if Malaysia is a civilised country that we take a strong stand on this issue. Actively promoting and educating people on animal welfare, banning the sale of dogs in pet shops, having clear government legislation and policing and reinforcing this with severe penalties is a significant way in which Malaysia can develop and stop the atrocities that have become ashamedly so common place.
2012-01-17
Leo Chin How Kuala Lumpur
We must learn to love,adapt & live with surrounding animals. The earth belongs to all & not only for human. If we human are the smartest then we must make a point to change first.
2012-01-17
Anonymous Sabah
Animal Abuse in Malaysia is horrendous; such cruel acts should not be tolerated even if it's executed towards non-humans. I know every person has a different set of beliefs, but the fact that we sympathise with the pain that an animal goes through every time it is tortured, is reason enough to know that Animal Abuse is WRONG.
2012-01-17
Mark Ko Kuala Lumpur
Tis planet called earth is not belong oni 2 human. V oni share d space wf other creatures. So, respect them & treat them like human as well. TQ
2012-01-16
TSmith Queensland, Australia
Malaysia is Asia's most multicultural nation. Diversity and tolerance should include all living things as we're all interconnected. People judge a nation by how it treats its most vulnerable.
2012-01-16
Leene Kuala Lumpur
Animals are God's given creatures. They are created to share this world for a reason, and for-our-amusement is NOT it. There is no halal or haram when it comes to animal cruelty. It is solely condemned;
The Prophet Muhammad was then asked: "Is there a reward for us in our animals?" He said: "There is a reward in every living thing." Fiqh-us-Sunnah, Volume 3, Number 104
2012-01-16
Lynette Schuldt Queensland, Australia
Why is nothing done about cruelty in your country. Everyone around the world can see, but still you do nothing.WHY??? This is disgusting and cannot be tolerated. Animals feel pain, sadness and fear, they are God's creatures and we should look after them not hurt them. This is very shameful behaviour for a progressive country and drastic action must be taken. For over 1 year now the world has been outraged about the poodle called Sushi who was thrown against a wall beaten and apparently killed for not standing on his hind legs. Why is that abuser not in jail??? WHY???
2012-01-16
Jean Potter Georgia, United States
It is time to end this horrific practice. If your country wants to be considered well in this world, you must begin by protecting those who have no voice.
2012-01-15
Anonymous Johor
Animals also have their right to live peacefully in this world, please help them and not abuse them. They are creatire that need to be preserved and loved.
