The news: http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/05/04/woman-fined-rm2k-for-cruelty-to-labrador/
A rice trader was fined RM2,000, in default three months’ jail, for causing pain and suffering to her dog.
Magistrate Mohamad Firdaus Sadina Ali meted out the fine on Chon Kam Foong, 48, who pleaded guilty to the charge which was read out to her in Cantonese. She paid the fine.
The woman was also ordered to pay RM6,415 to the Veterinary Service Department in treatment cost, as well as for taking care of the dog for 154 days.
Chon was charged with unreasonably causing pain and suffering to the Labrador Cross dog by tightly tying the animal at the neck with a steel chain at her house in Pandan Indah here at 4.30 pm on Nov 30 last year.
The charge, under Section 44 (1) (d) of the Animals (Amendment) Act 2013 provides a fine of up to RM50,000, or imprisonment for up to a year, or both, if found guilty.
Read more at http://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2017/05/04/woman-fined-rm2k-for-cruelty-to-labrador/#eJM2m2yZreV3xRkw.99
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