KLUANG: The Kluang Municipal Council (MPK) has refuted social media allegations that stray dogs were mistreated.
In an official statement, MPK president Mohd Fahmy Yahya clarified that the claims made in the video are entirely false.
He stated that the council follows strict procedures outlined in Circular No. 5/2014 of the Ministry of Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government, which provides standard operating procedures (SOP) for the capture and humane euthanasia of stray dogs.
“The process involves the administration of a Put to Sleep (PTS) injection, overseen and certified by veterinary officers using approved medication.
“Following the circulation of the video, MPK has lodged a police report against the social media accounts involved to protect the council's reputation and integrity,” he said in a statement here on Saturday (Feb 8).
He added that the council emphasised the importance of public awareness regarding the legal and ethical procedures in place for managing stray animals in cooperation with the Veterinary Department.
“MPK reaffirmed its commitment to animal welfare and strongly condemned any acts of cruelty towards animals.
“The council stressed that it does not engage in any form of mistreatment and upholds ethical standards in handling stray populations within its jurisdiction,” he added.
The statement was issued following a viral video posted by Facebook accounts Fauziah Paws Care and Nasir Abdul Aziz on Friday (Feb 7)
Earlier, Kluang Municipal Council’s Enforcement Unit lodged a police report regarding a viral video allegedly spreading false accusations about the council’s actions in euthanising stray dogs.
Kluang OCPD Asst Comm Bahrin Mohd Noh said the video, which went viral on Feb 7, has sparked widespread debate on social media.
“The case is being investigated under Section 500 of the Penal Code for criminal defamation. If convicted, the suspect could face up to two years in prison, a fine, or both.
“The case is also being probed under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for the improper use of network facilities, which carries a penalty of up to one year in prison, a fine, or both upon conviction,” he said.
