Animal Welfare

Rising animal abuse spurs call for education, enforcement, says MTPN

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Rising animal abuse spurs call for education, enforcement, says MTPN

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The National Consumer Action Council (MTPN) urges a collaborative approach involving families, schools, NGOs, and enforcement agencies to combat rising animal abuse in Malaysia. Cases involving cats and dogs have increased significantly, particularly among students and teenagers, highlighting a failure in instilling empathy. Existing laws like the Animals Act 1953 and Animal Welfare Act 2015 are not effectively enforced. MTPN emphasizes the link between animal abuse and other violent crimes, urging public involvement in reporting such cases.

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