Some 25 animal lovers and representatives of civil society organisations this morning staged a protest in front of the Kuala Langat Municipal Council (MPKL) to demand authorities take action against MPKL officers for alleged abuse of over 100 dogs under their care.

This came after a video and photos of MPKL canine pound facility went viral on social media last month, showing many scrawny dogs in weak condition crammed inside dilapidated kennels.

The group, which included members of four NGOs and independent dog rescuers, questioned why the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) had not pressed charges against MPKL officers in charge of the dog pound despite its investigation that revealed that...