{
  "id": 9520521,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-24T07:53:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "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 currently probing an incident where two men were accused of dragging a dog using a motorcycle in the Batu Lancang area, according to the source. The DVS director, Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, confirmed that the organization had received a report about the incident and is conducting further investigations. A woman who witnessed the incident claims that the two men continued dragging the dog even after being confronted by her and asked to stop. She reported the incident to the DVS and provided photographs and videos of the scene. The black dog involved in the alleged incident reportedly suffered severe injuries and was left at the scene. David Yim, an animal rescuer, hopes that the authorities will thoroughly investigate the case and take necessary 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",
        "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."
}