PETALING JAYA: 12 stray dogs were captured by the Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) during an operation at Taman Teluk Gedung Indah following complaints from residents over safety concerns caused by an increase in stray dogs in the area.
In a statement posted on social media, MBDK said the operation was conducted from 8.30pm to midnight and involved 11 staff members and an officer from their Health Department, with support from about 50 local residents.
The operation was carried out under By-Law 17(1) of the MPK 2007 Dog Licensing and Dog Breeding Premises By-Laws, with support from the Health, Community and Sustainable Development Committee (JKKPM) and the area councillor.
MBDK said all captures were carried out using “loop” equipment in accordance with standards set by the Housing and Local Government Ministry (KPKT) to ensure enforcement was conducted safely while prioritising animal welfare.
However, the operation at Jalan Sama Gagah 20 was disrupted when a group of individuals allegedly obstructed MBDK officers while they were attempting to capture a dog found roaming unsupervised on a public road.
MBDK said one individual acted aggressively by attempting to cut the loop equipment with a knife and threatened to harm themselves if the dog was not released.
“The pulling and commotion disrupted the efforts of MBDK personnel to release and remove the equipment for the animal's safety, resulting in the animal’s death,” they said.
The council said officers subsequently released the equipment to prevent the situation from escalating and to avoid injuries to any party.
Police were called to the scene to control the situation, while MBDK lodged a police report over alleged obstruction of public servants carrying out their duties and threats involving a sharp weapon.
MBDK said they would leave the investigation to the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) and take appropriate action against any party found to have obstructed enforcement officers from performing their official duties.
The council expressed regret over the incident, stressing that their enforcement actions were carried out professionally, responsibly and in accordance with animal welfare standards.
They also reminded pet owners to ensure their animals’ licences remained valid and not to allow pets to roam freely in a manner that could endanger public safety.
MBDK said they remained committed to addressing residents' complaints while balancing public safety concerns with responsible animal management.
