Moved by plight of strays in video, Melaka CM orders local councils to inspect all animal shelters


MELAKA: Troubled by a viral video of badly neglected dogs, the Melaka Chief Minister has instructed all local councils to conduct immediate checks on animal shelters in the state.

Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali (pic) said he was upset by a video depicting alleged inhumane conditions at a dog pound in Selangor.

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