Minimum fine for abusing animals is now RM20,000


PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has achieved a new milestone in protecting animal rights with the Animal Welfare Act 2015 that came into force early this month.

The Act, aimed at promoting responsible animal ownership and preventing animal cruelty, was passed in Parliament two years ago and enforced on July 1.

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