File pic of dogs at an animal shelter.
PETALING JAYA: Anyone who beats, kicks, tortures, neglects or abandons any animal can be charged for animal cruelty under the Animal Welfare Bill.
If convicted, abusers can face a fine between RM20,000 and RM100,000 and a jail sentence of not more than three years.
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