09-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Activists protest Negeri Sembilan's plan to cull stray dogs
Representatives from the coalition representing 40 animal welfare organisations during the peaceful protest today. (Gabungan NGO Haiwan Malaysia pic)
PETALING JAYA : More than 300 protesters gathered peacefully outside Negeri Sembilan's state secretariat building in Seremban today to oppose the state's decision to cull stray dogs in Malay-majority areas.
Gabungan NGO Haiwan Malaysia, a coalition representing 40 animal welfare organisations, submitted a memorandum with more than 5,000 signatures opposing the plan.
It also urged state leaders to adopt humane alternatives instead of resorting to killing stray animals.
In a statement, the coalition urged menteri besar Aminuddin Harun to start an open dialogue with relevant ministries and agencies to explore humane alternatives for managing the state's stray animal population.
'Our message is simple, killing is not a solution,' it said.
'It is a short-term fix to a long-standing issue. What we need are sustainable measures such as spay and neuter programmes, responsible pet ownership, and stronger legal protections for animals.'
Aminuddin's political secretary, Nor Azman Mohamad, accepted the memorandum on behalf of the menteri besar.
Last week, Aminuddin said the state assembly had unanimously agreed that some stray dogs in predominantly Malay-Muslim residential areas should be culled to address safety concerns.
Since the announcement, the Malaysian Bar has urged the Attorney-General's Chambers to examine potential violations of federal law and take appropriate legal action against the state government's plan.
Bar president Ezri Abdul Wahab said the professional body firmly opposed the move, adding that any issue of overpopulation must be addressed legally and with compassion.
