{
  "id": 6258533,
  "title": "Johor orders hunt for five feral dogs after girl mauled in Batu Pahat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/johor-orders-hunt-for-five-feral-dogs-after-girl-mauled-in-batu-pahat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T09:25:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/08/johor-orders-hunt-for-five-feral-dogs-after-girl-mauled-in-batu-pahat/234449"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Johor has launched a large-scale operation to hunt down and capture five feral dogs following a recent attack on a two-year-old girl in Batu Pahat. The Johor religious committee chairman, Mohd Fared Mohd Khaled, revealed that the operation will be carried out by the Batu Pahat district office in collaboration with the Veterinary Services Department and the police. The intensified efforts will last at least a week and will employ various techniques to detect and capture the dogs.\n\nNur Haira Wafiqah Muhammad Hamizi, the victim of the attack, is currently receiving treatment at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of the Sultanah Aminah Hospital after sustaining severe head and facial injuries when the dogs mauled her last Saturday. The immediate capture of the feral animals is crucial to ensure they are free of rabies, according to Mohd Fared. The Johor government is committed to covering Nur Haira's medical and rehabilitation costs, as she is expected to undergo a lengthy recovery process.\n\nPrior to this incident, the Batu Pahat Municipal Council, along with the DVS, carried out operations on August 12, 26, and 30, capturing 22 stray dogs in the area. However, the presence of feral and stray dogs still roaming in the vicinity highlights the need for continuous efforts to address the issue.",
  "summary": "JOHOR BAHRU, Sept 8 — The Johor government has directed a large-scale operation to hunt and capture five feral dog...",
  "key_points": [
    "Johor launches hunt for five feral dogs after girl's mauling",
    "Operation by Batu Pahat district, vets, and police for a week",
    "Nur Haira hospitalized with severe injuries, government covers costs"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Johor government's swift and extensive hunt for the feral dogs signals a heightened prioritization of public safety and health concerns in the wake of the serious attack on a young girl.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Johor launches week-long operation to capture 5 dogs that mauled toddler",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/johor-launches-week-long-operation-to-capture-5-dogs-that-mauled",
        "published": "2026-09-08T07:01:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}