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Malaysiakini
08-07-2025
- Malaysiakini
Authorities must view stray poisoning incidents seriously
LETTER | It's heartbreaking to learn of the frequently reported incidents of stray dogs and cats poisoning in the country. The recent incidents in two popular international destinations in Penang and Langkawi, have somewhat tarnished the image of the country. Animal rights groups and citizens are outraged by the blatant use of dangerous substances to poison peaceful and harmless creatures sharing the space with humans. The public demands that the relevant authorities view these incidents seriously. There were several incidents before this, but despite all the investigations by the authorities, no one has been taken to task. Questions are now raised as to the competence and seriousness of the investigating authorities. Despite having the necessary resources and technological tools, it's disappointing to note the relevant authorities have yet to charge any individuals for the horrendous crime of poisoning harmless strays that are protected by the Animal Act. The rampant poisoning of harmless strays is a wake-up call for animal lovers to join hands to demand justice as stipulated under the Act. Strays are living breathing souls who feel pain, fear, joy and love. They may not have a home but have every right to live with safety and dignity in the same space as ours. When these creatures are harassed and subjected to cruel poisoning and harassment, it's a failure of humanity and should concern all of us. On behalf of all animal lovers, I urge the authorities to view the stray poisoning incidents and the easily available poisonous substances seriously. Take the necessary preventive actions to safeguard the animals. The views expressed here are those of the author/contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of Malaysiakini.
Malaysiakini
07-07-2025
- Malaysiakini
Authorities must view stray poisoning incidents seriously
LETTER | It's heartbreaking to learn of the frequently reported incidents of stray dogs and cats poisoning in the country. The recent incidents in two popular international destinations in Penang and Langkawi, have somewhat tarnished the image of the country. Animal rights groups and citizens are outraged by the blatant use of dangerous substances to poison peaceful and harmless creatures sharing the space with humans. The public demands that the relevant authorities view these incidents seriously. There were several incidents before this, but despite all the investigations by the authorities, no one has been taken to task. Questions are now raised as to the competence and seriousness of the investigating authorities. Despite having the necessary resources and technological tools, it's disappointing to note the relevant authorities have yet to charge any individuals for the horrendous crime of poisoning harmless strays that are protected by the Animal Act. The rampant poisoning of harmless strays is a wake-up call for animal lovers to join hands to demand justice as stipulated under the Act. Strays are living breathing souls who feel pain, fear, joy and love. They may not have a home but have every right to live with safety and dignity in the same space as ours. When these creatures are harassed and subjected to cruel poisoning and harassment, it's a failure of humanity and should concern all of us. On behalf of all animal lovers, I urge the authorities to view the stray poisoning incidents and the easily available poisonous substances seriously. Take the necessary preventive actions to safeguard the animals. The views expressed here are those of the author/contributor and do not necessarily represent the views of Malaysiakini.
Focus Malaysia
04-07-2025
- Focus Malaysia
Ismail Sabri's former son-in-law's 'friendly loan' bankruptcy sets tongue wagging on ‘elite bankrupts'
THAT celebrity fashion designer Datuk Jovian Mandagie was yesterday (July 3) declared a bankrupt by the Kuala Lumpur High Court over failure to settle a RM5.28 mil 'friendly loan' from an engineering and construction outfit has sparked excitement among Malaysians. In short, 1,001 questions – some insightful while others hilarious – filled cyberspace on the misadventure of the Indonesian who was the former son-in-law of ninth premier Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. For starters, one commenter to a news post on the Malaysiakini Facebook page wondered how a bankrupt can still 'wear coat/suit and tie' to which this elicited cheeky feedback that 'the biggest convicted kleptocrat is also wearing suits to court' and that the person is only 'a bankrupt in name only'. This is considering that bankrupts can still own properties and notable assets like cars or even travel overseas subject to the consent of the Director-General of Insolvency (DGI) (note that the Bankruptcy Act 1966 stipulates that a bankrupt is barred from travelling abroad). Jovian, 39, had married Ismail Sabri's daughter, Nina Sabrina, on Dec 11, 2013 but the (then) oft-dubbed 'power couple' divorced in August 2023. Meanwhile, Ismail Sabri who is Malaysia's PM with the shortest stint helmed the country for eight months from Aug 21, 2021 to Nov 24, 2022. For the uninitiated, Jovian was found by senior assistant registrar Faisal Zulkifli to have committed an act of bankruptcy after allowing a petition filed by creditor Cekap Air Sdn Bhd on Nov 20 last year. In its statement of claim, the company claimed that it had given out the loan which was meant to be repaid within 12 month 'verbally and casually' to Jovian on Feb 25, 2022 on ground that its executive director Max Yong Zhen Wei and Jovian were acquaintances. 'Furthermore, there was no reason for the plaintiff (Cekap Air) to doubt the defendant (Jovian) as the latter had several other businesses and was the (then) son-in-law of former prime minister DS Ismail Sabri,' the statement pointed out. However, the plaintiff claimed that Jovian failed, refused or neglected to make re-payments or had even unjustly enriched when he received the loan without making repayments while causing terrible losses to the defendant. This 'irresponsible' attitude has sparked one interesting observation with one commenter having alluded to the consequences of 'fatal connection' after questioning why 'a Type C building contractor would give out a RM5.28 mil loan to the son-in-law of the PM'. – July 4, 2025 Main image credit: Tatler
