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  "id": 4795586,
  "title": "Penang DVS: No clear offence under Animal Welfare Act for owner failing to stop dog fight",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/penang-dvs-no-clear-offence-under-animal-welfare-act-for-owner",
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  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — The Animal Welfare Act 2015 contains no clear provision making it an offence for a dog owne...",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Report animal provocation - Penang DVS",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Penang DVS: No clear offence under Animal Welfare Act for owner failing to stop dog fight",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/penang-dvs-no-clear-offence-under-animal-welfare-act-for-owner-4796711",
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