16-07-2025
Penang NGO offers RM20,000 to catch killers of strays
Some of the dogs and birds found dead on Penang Hill over the last weekend. (Facebook pic)
PETALING JAYA : An animal welfare group is offering a RM20,000 reward for information leading to the arrests and prosecution of anyone involved in harming or killing stray cats, dogs and wildlife in Penang.
The information must be 'direct and verifiable', the International Aid for the Protection and Welfare of Animals Penang (IAPWA) said.
'This reward applies to real evidence only, not reposted or viral content, and there is no deadline. Whether the abuse happened recently, including cases at Penang Hill, or in the past, we want to hear from you,' the group said.
The offer comes after Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) lodged a police report on Sunday over the discovery of several dead animals, believed to have been poisoned, at various locations on the hill.
PHC general manager Cheok Lay Leng said the carcasses of seven dogs, three cats and five birds were found over the past few days in open areas and spotted by the public.
'We suspect the main targets are the stray dogs. There have been claims by hikers and visitors in recent weeks that they had been bitten by strays,' he told FMT.
Penang veterinary services department director Dr Saira Banu Rejab said the department is investigating the deaths, having collected samples from the carcasses for analysis and to determine the cause of death.
The deaths are believed to have occurred on July 5.
Those with information on the case can contact the Penang Island City Council at 04-263-7000 or 04-263-7637, or send a message via WhatsApp at 016-200-4082, or get in touch with IAPWA via email at [email protected], and by WhatsApp at 010-388-3487.
