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Daily Express
19-06-2025
- Daily Express
Teen hurt after chased by strays
Published on: Friday, June 20, 2025 Published on: Fri, Jun 20, 2025 By: Azmie Lim, Ahmad Apong Text Size: The injured teenager. LAHAD DATU: A teen suffered injuries on his face as he fell upon being chased by a group of wild dogs on Monday (June 16). It was learnt that he was heading home in Kampung Sabah Baru from Lahad Datu town when the incident happened. Advertisement A police report was lodged by the victim. Meanwhile, the Beaufort District Council is urged to take immediate action to trap and remove stray dogs roaming around Kampung Brunei following incidents of aggressive behaviour. Village head Ag Tali Ismail shared an alarming incident involved a child who was chased and nearly bitten by a stray dog. Ag Tali expressed concern over the growing number of stray dogs in the village, warning that if left unchecked, the situation could worsen and disturb the peace of the community. Advertisement 'There are fears of rabies transmission, which is extremely dangerous, especially for children,' he added. He said the dogs' frequent barking during the night and early morning hours had disrupted residents' rest. Ag Tali said while some villagers might consider killing the dogs, such actions would violate the law. He urged the district council, in collaboration with the Veterinary Department, to create a designated facility for the captured animals. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Sinar Daily
18-06-2025
- Sinar Daily
82-year-old man arrested for dragging dog behind motorcycle
The elderly man was found to be suffering from dementia and memory loss, but admitted to dragging his pet dog, although he could not recall why he did so. 17 Jun 2025 10:44am Screenshots from a video of the incident. - Photo: FACEBOOK SUNGAI PETANI - An 82-year-old man has been arrested to assist in the investigation into a viral incident in which a dog was dragged behind a motorcycle in Bandar Puteri Jaya near here. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the man was picked up at his home in Bandar Puteri Jaya at 8pm yesterday. "Police seized a red Honda EX5 motorcycle, a set of keys with a road tax, and a white helmet. "The man was brought to the Kuala Muda Police headquarters for further investigation. Checks revealed he has no prior criminal record," he said in a statement today. He said the elderly man was found to be suffering from dementia and memory loss, but admitted to dragging his pet dog, although he could not recall why he did so. "Further investigations are ongoing under Section 428 of the Penal Code, and the dog will be handed over to the Veterinary Department once medical treatment is completed," he said. In the incident, which occurred around 4.30pm on Sunday, the man was seen dragging his pet dog, which was tied to the back of his motorcycle, along the road, causing injuries to the animal before he was stopped by members of the public who witnessed the act. - BERNAMA More Like This
Barnama
17-06-2025
- Barnama
82-year-old Man Arrested For Dragging Dog Behind Motorcycle
SUNGAI PETANI, June 17 (Bernama) -- An 82-year-old man has been arrested to assist in the investigation into a viral incident in which a dog was dragged behind a motorcycle in Bandar Puteri Jaya near here. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the man was picked up at his home in Bandar Puteri Jaya at 8 pm yesterday. "Police seized a red Honda EX5 motorcycle, a set of keys with a road tax, and a white helmet. "The man was brought to the Kuala Muda Police headquarters for further investigation. Checks revealed he has no prior criminal record," he said in a statement today. He said the elderly man was found to be suffering from dementia and memory loss, but admitted to dragging his pet dog, although he could not recall why he did so. "Further investigations are ongoing under Section 428 of the Penal Code, and the dog will be handed over to the Veterinary Department once medical treatment is completed," he said. In the incident, which occurred around 4.30 pm on Sunday, the man was seen dragging his pet dog, which was tied to the back of his motorcycle, along the road, causing injuries to the animal before he was stopped by members of the public who witnessed the act. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
17-06-2025
- The Sun
Elderly man in Kedah held for dragging dog behind motorcycle
SUNGAI PETANI: An 82-year-old man has been arrested to assist in the investigation into a viral incident in which a dog was dragged behind a motorcycle in Bandar Puteri Jaya near here. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the man was picked up at his home in Bandar Puteri Jaya at 8 pm yesterday. 'Police seized a red Honda EX5 motorcycle, a set of keys with a road tax, and a white helmet. 'The man was brought to the Kuala Muda Police headquarters for further investigation. Checks revealed he has no prior criminal record,' he said in a statement today. He said the elderly man was found to be suffering from dementia and memory loss, but admitted to dragging his pet dog, although he could not recall why he did so. 'Further investigations are ongoing under Section 428 of the Penal Code, and the dog will be handed over to the Veterinary Department once medical treatment is completed,' he said. In the incident, which occurred around 4.30 pm on Sunday, the man was seen dragging his pet dog, which was tied to the back of his motorcycle, along the road, causing injuries to the animal before he was stopped by members of the public who witnessed the act.
The Sun
17-06-2025
- The Sun
82-year-old man arrested for dragging dog behind motorcycle
SUNGAI PETANI: An 82-year-old man has been arrested to assist in the investigation into a viral incident in which a dog was dragged behind a motorcycle in Bandar Puteri Jaya near here. Kuala Muda police chief ACP Hanyan Ramlan said the man was picked up at his home in Bandar Puteri Jaya at 8 pm yesterday. 'Police seized a red Honda EX5 motorcycle, a set of keys with a road tax, and a white helmet. 'The man was brought to the Kuala Muda Police headquarters for further investigation. Checks revealed he has no prior criminal record,' he said in a statement today. He said the elderly man was found to be suffering from dementia and memory loss, but admitted to dragging his pet dog, although he could not recall why he did so. 'Further investigations are ongoing under Section 428 of the Penal Code, and the dog will be handed over to the Veterinary Department once medical treatment is completed,' he said. In the incident, which occurred around 4.30 pm on Sunday, the man was seen dragging his pet dog, which was tied to the back of his motorcycle, along the road, causing injuries to the animal before he was stopped by members of the public who witnessed the act.
