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Free Malaysia Today
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Negeri Sembilan to cull stray dogs in Malay-majority areas
Menteri besar Aminuddin Harun said the decision to cull stray dogs comes amid rising public complaints and safety risks. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : The Negeri Sembilan state assembly has unanimously agreed that some stray dogs in predominantly Malay-Muslim residential areas should be culled to address safety concerns. Menteri besar Aminuddin Harun cited increasing complaints and public safety risks as reasons for the proposed culling, which would be handled by the local authorities, Utusan Malaysia reported. He expressed hope that NGOs would understand the gravity of the issue and the rationale behind the government's approach. 'I understand there will be NGOs that will protest, but I hope they realise that there have been accidents caused by stray dogs. 'The state government does not intend to cull all of them. Only some of the stray dogs in areas where they pose a threat,' he was quoted as saying in the state assembly sitting today. The issue of stray dogs has been a problem in several states, with many local councils traditionally relying on the capture-and-kill approach to manage stray dog populations. Animal rights groups and welfare advocates have criticised this method as ineffective, costly, and inhumane, arguing that it does not provide a long-term solution. Yew Boon Lye (PH–Chuah) also called for similar action to be extended to non-Malay majority areas. 'I hope the measure can be implemented comprehensively – not just in Malay areas but also in non-Malay areas,' he said. Opposition leader Hanifah Abu Baker voiced support for firmer action to resolve the issue, saying it required a decisive response. State assembly speaker MK Ibrahim Abd Rahman then ruled that the proposed culling method should be detailed and referred to the relevant state executive councillor for further action.
Barnama
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Barnama
Gas Pipeline Safety, Water Supply Among Issues Raised In N.Sembilan State Assembly
GENERAL SEREMBAN, April 29 (Bernama) -- Gas pipeline safety, the assurance of uninterrupted water supply, and efforts to strengthen the education sector were among the key issues raised during the debate session of the Negeri Sembilan State Legislative Assembly today. Yew Boon Lye (PH–Chuah) called for regular inspections of gas pipelines in several areas across the state to ensure public safety, following the recent gas pipeline fire incident in Putra Heights, Selangor. 'The incident is not merely a technical mishap but a stark warning about the risks of rapid development without proper utility management. I urge all utility companies to immediately conduct a comprehensive audit of existing pipelines, underground cables and systems. 'Cooperation between the local authorities (PBTs) and the Fire and Rescue Department must be strengthened to ensure utility maps are regularly updated and high-risk zones clearly identified. 'Monitoring by utility companies, the Public Works Department (JKR) and PBTs must also be enhanced to ensure no excavation works are carried out without prior approval,' he said during the debate on the Motion of Thanks for the Royal Address at the State Legislative Assembly here. Kamarol Ridzuan Mohd Zain (PN–Paroi) urged the authorities to give serious attention to the safety of gas pipelines in Sendayan, Seremban and Port Dickson, particularly in residential and industrial areas which required close monitoring. He proposed the introduction of a gas pipeline safety mitigation plan, including a ban on open burning within high-risk zones and the installation of clearer route markers along pipeline routes. Meanwhile, Yew and Abdul Fatah Zakari (PN-Bagan Pinang) highlighted the need for further improvements to the state's water supply, particularly in industrial areas. Yew said a reliable water supply was essential for the industrial development of Chuah, Port Dickson, which borders the Tanah Merah industrial zone.
