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The Star
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
NGO submits memorandum calling for immediate halt to the culling of strays
ABOUT 200 people gathered outside the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) in Precinct 1, Putrajaya, calling for an immediate halt to the culling of stray dogs. Among them was social activist and Global Human Rights Federation president S. Shashi Kumar, who handed a memorandum to a representative from the PMO. The memorandum called for the Federal Government to reform the Animal Welfare Act 2015 and look into the federation's proposals for humane methods of managing strays. Shashi said the increasing number of stray animals, particularly dogs, was a national crisis that must be addressed by the government. 'Instead, the government has taken the shortcut approach by killing these animals. 'These strays are also caught (by local councils) and placed in pounds with heavy 'bail' fees. Local councils charge up to RM2,000 per dog, which is extortion,' he claimed. Shashi said the group wanted the government to intervene by working with non-governmental organisations championing animal welfare to solve the problem, including allocating funds towards the matter. The handover was witnessed by the group, who held up banners and placards in a show of support. Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Malaysiakini
6 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
AGC's inaction will embolden Zamri, Firdaus
The Attorney-General's Chambers' decision not to prosecute preachers Zamri Vinoth and Firdaus Wong would only embolden the duo to continue their insults against non-Islamic faiths, said the Global Human Rights Federation. 'This is not only a blatant discrimination but also a direct violation of Article 11 of the Federal Constitution, which guarantees the freedom of religion for all Malaysians. 'This is a clear...
Malaysiakini
6 days ago
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
AGC's inaction will embolden Zamri, Firdaus
The Attorney-General's Chambers' decision not to prosecute preachers Zamri Vinoth and Firdaus Wong would only embolden the duo to continue their insults against non-Islamic faiths, said the Global Human Rights Federation. 'This is not only a blatant discrimination but also a direct violation of Article 11 of the Federal Constitution, which guarantees the freedom of religion for all Malaysians. 'This is a clear...
Free Malaysia Today
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Sue town councils that issue fines for feeding strays, says activist
Animal rights activists are to hold a demonstration calling for reform of the Animal Welfare Act at the compound of the Prime Minister's Office on July 25. KUALA LUMPUR : People who have been issued summonses by local councils for feeding stray animals, including dogs, were urged today to challenge such rules. Animal rights activist and lawyer Rajesh Nagarajan said he would help them take the councils to court. Any by-law against feeding stray animals would be unconstitutional and an abuse of power, he said, and the same principle would apply to feeding stray animals at any residential area, including serviced apartments. 'We can feed whoever we want. If anybody wants to fine you for feeding stray animals, take the summons to me, I will take them (the authority) to court pro bono,' Rajesh said at an animal rights forum today at HELP University. Rajesh also spoke on a suit brought against the Terengganu state government and Besut district council over the alleged unlawful killing of a stray dog, Kopi. He said that the decision date has been postponed to September. He said the plaintiff was ready to take the case to the Court of Appeal should the case be lost. Demonstration at PMO on July 25 Rajesh Nagarajan and S Shashi Kumar (front row, centre) with participants who attended an animal welfare forum in Kuala Lumpur today. Separately, S Shashi Kumar, the president of Global Human Rights Federation, announced that a demonstration calling for reform of the Animal Welfare Act will be held at the compound of the Prime Minister's Office on July 25. Shashi said the government should stop the inhumane killing of stray animals. He said a week of debates and discussion had ensued after a memorandum was handed to MPs at Parliament in October last year, but there was no follow-up after that and animals were being killed again.
Malaysiakini
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Appellate court blocks bid to compel action against preacher
The Court of Appeal has denied an attempt to obtain leave for a judicial review to compel the attorney-general (AG) and inspector-general of police (IGP) to prosecute Muslim preacher Syakir Nasoha for alleged inflammatory remarks. The court dismissed the appeal by the Global Human Rights Federation (GHRF), Parti Bangsa Dayak Sarawak, Sarawak Association for People's Aspiration, Ex-Students of Chinese Schools, and Pertubuhan Malaysia Tamilar Munnetra Kalagam. Lawyer T Gunaseelan, who appeared for the applicants, told Malaysiakini that...
