{
  "id": 11090513,
  "title": "Perak’s stray animal programme should be model for Malaysia, says deputy minister",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/peraks-stray-animal-programme-should-be-model-for-malaysia-says",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T02:37:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/01/peraks-stray-animal-programme-should-be-model-for-malaysia-says-deputy-minister/237213"
  },
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  "account": "IPOH, October 1 — The Perak State Government's \"Perak Pawsitive Initiative\" should serve as a model for Malaysia to improve the management of stray animal populations, according to Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Chan Foong Hin. This integrated approach not only addresses animal welfare but also tackles public safety, veterinary health, and community harmony concerns. Chan praised the Perak Pawsitive Initiative, led by Perak State Executive Councillor for Housing and Local Government Puan Sandrea Ng Shy Ching, for their successful integration of various stakeholders since 2024. The initiative has already conducted 13 neutering sessions, neutering 1,355 dogs and 1,047 cats, and issued 1,303 dog licenses. Chan emphasized the importance of legal frameworks, including proposed bylaws, microchipping for owned dogs, and the construction of shelters for stray animals. He stressed that continuous coordination between federal and state governments is crucial to align policies, guidelines, veterinary technical aspects, and animal population management strategies. The next neutering session is scheduled for October 17 and 18 at the Teluk Intan Municipal Council Rest House Hall, offering subsidized services, renewal of dog licenses, and free health check-ups and vaccinations.",
  "summary": "IPOH, Oct 1 — The sustainable and responsible approach implemented by the Perak State Government through the &ldqu...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Perak’s stray animal programme should be model for Malaysia, says deputy minister",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/peraks-stray-animal-programme-should-be-model-for-malaysia-says-11092666",
        "published": "2026-10-01T02:37:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Perak's 'Pawsitive Initiative' could be national model for stray animal management",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/peraks-pawsitive-initiative-could-be-national-model-for-stray-animal",
        "published": "2026-10-01T03:24:44.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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