Man claims trial to animal cruelty against Rocky
Shah Idham Nor Haikal Shaharom was a volunteer with the Klang city council during the stray dog-catching operation in which the animal died.
Shah Idham Nor Haikal Shaharom appeared at Klang sessions court, charged with animal cruelty against a dog named Rocky. The volunteer with Klang city council alleged he caused unnecessary pain to the canine by strangling it with a rope outside a house in Taman Telok Gedung Indah, Port Klang, on July 29. This act, under Section 29(1)(e) of the Animal Welfare Act, carries a fine of RM20,000 to RM100,000, up to three years imprisonment, or both, upon conviction.
Judge Mujib Saroji set bail at RM6,000 with one surety and mandated Shah Idham to visit the veterinary services department monthly until his case is resolved. The trial was scheduled for October 8.
Rocky's death occurred during a stray dog-catch operation. The council defended its officers, stating the woman involved attempted to cut the restraining rope and threatened self-harm if Rocky wasn't released. DVS prosecutor Sharif Sabran represented the prosecution, while Rafique Rashid Ali defended Shah Idham.
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