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Over 12k complaints on animal abuse, neglect since 2021
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The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has received 12,417 complaints involving animal abuse, neglect, and welfare issues since 2021.

DVS director-general Akma Ngah Hamid said that of the total, 249 cases were recorded in 2021, 1,249 in 2022, 1,580 in 2023, and 4,133 in 2024, while 2,533 cases have been reported so far this year as of July 10.

“To date, 1,407 licences have been issued for...


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