Selangor Exco To Propose No-Kill Policy For Strays In The State
The policy advocates for strays caught by local authorities to be neutered and released instead of being euthanised.
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Selangor executive council member Ng Suee Lim has pledged to propose a no-kill policy for managing stray animals at the state assembly next year
According to Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM), Ng, alongside Petaling Jaya member of parliament Lee Chean Chung, and representatives from various animal welfare NGOs, held a meeting on 13 December to discuss enhancing the humane management of stray animals in Selangor.
One of the key proposals discussed was the implementation of the no-kill policy, which advocates for strays caught by local authorities to be neutered and released instead of being euthanised
"We proposed the Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Rehome/Release Back, and Manage (TNVRM) programme to be implemented across all local councils in Selangor. Humane capture methods were also recommended to safeguard the wellbeing of the animals.
"Ng promised to formally table these proposals at the next state assembly sitting in February 2025," SAFM said in its statement.
The NGO emphasised that the collaboration between the state's local councils and animal welfare organisations is essential for the successful rollout of the TNVRM programme and stray population control.
Additionally, a proposal for conditional dog licensing was discussed, where licences would only be issued to sterilised dogs to prevent uncontrolled breeding
Ng further proposed designating Petaling Jaya as the pilot project for these policies, marking a significant step towards humane and sustainable stray animal management in the state.