The first report from FMT: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2023/03/30/johor-veterinary-dept-probing-dog-set-on-fire-incident/
An excerpt:
Its social media post said the perpetrator’s grandparents had sought forgiveness from the public following an outcry over the incidents. The man’s mother is also said to have requested for the police report to be retracted.
“She (the mother) allegedly said that hurting the dogs was a trivial matter, saying that the dog will bite others if left outside,” the post read.
The unidentified veterinarian, however, said the dogs were friendly to her customers and never displayed any sign of aggression or chased after people.
The second report from TheStar: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/04/01/grandparents-of-teen-who-abused-dog-harassed
Excerpts:
JOHOR BARU: The mother whose teenage son was filmed abusing stray dogs has begged the public to stop harassing her family, including her elderly parents.
Carene Ng, 40, said she and her son are prepared to face the public’s outrage but it is unfair to get other family members and friends involved.
“No one in their right mind will not be angry when they see animals being treated in such a way.
“As a mother, I know that I am also responsible for my son’s mistake.
Ng’s son, Braden Yap, 18, has made a public apology through a 45-second video on Facebook.
“I understand no matter how I explain, I should not have done that. I admit that it is my mistake.
“I am very sorry and promise to not make a similar mistake in the future. I hope that everyone can give me another chance.
“I will also pay for the medical expenses (of the injured dogs),” he said in the video posted on Facebook yesterday.
The teenager was captured on closed-circuit television abusing stray dogs multiple times by throwing items at them and even setting one on fire.
Johor Baru North acting OCPD Supt Fariz Ammar Abdullah said the Veterinary Services Department has recorded statements from the suspect and that he would be charged at the Johor Baru court on Monday.
The case is being investigated under Section 29(1)(e) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015, which carries a fine of between RM25,000 and RM100,000, or imprisonment of up to three years, or both, if found guilty.
So, the mother has allegedly changed her tune from “it is a trivial matter” to “No one in their right mind will not be angry when they see animals being treated in such a way. As a mother, I know that I am also responsible for my son’s mistake.”
You should be, madam. You should be.
There should be no retraction of the report. It must be investigated.
