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Malay Mail
5 days ago
- Malay Mail
DVS investigates animal deaths on Penang Hill as suspected poisoning case unfolds
GEORGE TOWN, July 7 — The Penang Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) today collected samples from the carcasses of animals believed to have been poisoned in the Penang Hill area. Its director Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab said the samples have been sent to the Penang DVS laboratory for further analysis, including to determine whether the animals were poisoned. 'Penang DVS officers are conducting further investigations, including taking samples from the carcasses and sending them to our laboratory. So far, no other materials have been found at the site, as the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has already cleaned the area.'Based on our investigation, the incident occurred on July 5, and the carcasses had already undergone autolysis (decomposition), making them unsuitable for a post-mortem. However, our officers will still proceed with further analysis,' she told Bernama when contacted Penang Hill Corporation yesterday reported that several animals, including dogs, cats and birds, were found dead, believed to have consumed poisoned food in the Penang Hill area. — Bernama
New Straits Times
06-06-2025
- General
- New Straits Times
Penang DVS approves 1,056 outdoor slaughter permits for Aidiladha
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Veterinary Services Department (DVS) has approved 1,056 outdoor slaughter permits (PSL) for Hari Raya Aidiladha this year. Penang DVS director Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab said the approvals were in accordance with the Animals (Control of Slaughter) Rules 2009, which allow animal slaughter outside of licensed abattoirs for religious and customary purposes. "We opened PSL applications from May 21 to yesterday in all five districts in the state. "Seberang Prai Tengah recorded the highest number of permits approved at 375, followed by Seberang Prai Utara at 288, Seberang Prai Selatan at 170, Southwest at 130 and Northeast at 93," she said today. Dr Saira Banu said some 4,220 livestock would be slaughtered for this year's ibadah korban. Of the total livestock, 3,363 are cattle, 777 are goats, 19 are buffaloes, 56 are sheep and five are camels. She said Seberang Prai Tengah recorded the highest number of animals for slaughter at 1,339. She said the Northeast district recorded the highest number of goats for slaughter at 293, as well as five camels. Dr reminded all parties involved to comply with regulations to ensure animal welfare and public hygiene. "Important rules to follow include ensuring the slaughter is carried out by Muslims who are competent and have written authorisation and that the slaughtering site is clean, has proper drainage and does not disturb public peace." She said all animals would undergo ante-mortem and post-mortem inspections by qualified veterinary officers. "Any animal found to be sick or not fit according to Islamic law and veterinary standards will not be allowed to be slaughtered."
