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Klang City Council volunteer pleads not guilty to animal cruelty charges
A Klang City Council volunteer has claimed trial in the Sessions Court over allegations of animal cruelty linked to a dog's death. The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges during proceedings on August 20.
LSN Malaysia ·
KLANG — A volunteer with the Klang City Council entered a not guilty plea in the Sessions Court today after being accused of animal cruelty in connection with the death of a dog.
The accused, who appeared before the court on August 20, claimed trial on the charges brought against him. The case centres on allegations related to the animal's death, though specific details regarding the circumstances remain under judicial consideration.
The Sessions Court has scheduled the matter for further proceedings as the trial gets underway. The case highlights ongoing concerns about animal welfare enforcement in the Klang municipal area.
Animal cruelty charges in Malaysia fall under the Animal Act 1953, which provides for penalties including fines and imprisonment for those found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to animals.