Today’s court case: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/malaysia/article/petknode-owners-plead-guilty-to-animal-cruelty/
About the incident: http://www.themalaysianinsider.com/search/results/69d593e3212f68c9941a40dc09f60bcc/
If the Pulau Ketam incident was a tragedy for dogs, I think this would be a tragedy of similar a magnitude for cats.
Cruelty to animals need to be seriously addressed in this country. For some, education works – slowly but surely. For those whom education cannot reach, stricter penalty is definitely needed as a deterrent.
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2 responses to “News on the Petknode court case”
The fines and penalty would not have a deterrent effect against the duo or any other future abusers. The fine of RM200/- and/or a maximum of 6-months jail term are meaningless compare to the injuries & suffering caused to the cats and their owners; and the profits they made.
I have read so much in the newspaper that shoplifters are fined up to RM10,000, and under Section 380 of the Penal Code for theft, which carries a maximum jail sentence of 10 years!
The Section 44(1)(d) of the Animal Act 1953 needs to be revised to reflect that abusing animals is a serious CRIME.
You are right. Harsh punishment is a must in Malaysia