{
  "id": 9519032,
  "title": "Penang DVS probes case of dog allegedly dragged by motorcycle in Batu Lancang",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/penang-dvs-probes-case-of-dog-allegedly-dragged-by-motorcycle-in-batu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T07:53:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/24/penang-dvs-probes-case-of-dog-allegedly-dragged-by-motorcycle-in-batu-lancang/236351"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Penang Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) is investigating an incident that allegedly involved two men dragging a dog with a motorcycle in Batu Lancang, George Town, on September 23, according to Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, the Penang DVS director. The DVS has received a report regarding the incident and is conducting further investigations.\n\nAnimal rescuer David Yim reported that a woman witnessed the incident and confronted the men, asking them to stop. However, the men allegedly continued dragging the dog before leaving the scene. The woman later lodged a report with the DVS, providing photographs and videos believed to capture the incident. Yim expressed concern over the serious injuries the black dog suffered and hoped for a thorough investigation by the authorities, taking appropriate action if animal cruelty was involved.",
  "summary": "GEORGE TOWN, Sept 24 — The Penang Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) is investigating an incident involving t...",
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        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Penang DVS probes case of dog allegedly dragged by motorcycle in Batu Lancang",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/penang-dvs-probes-case-of-dog-allegedly-dragged-by-motorcycle-in-batu-9520521",
        "published": "2026-09-24T07:53:16.000Z"
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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."
}