Dato’ Tang See Hang, State Assemblyman for Rawang Municipal Council - Majlis Perbandaran Selayang (MPS) Persiaran 3, 68100 , SMC ph: 603 6138 9898 • MCA ph: 603 6091 6735; fax: 603 6138 8933 email: [email protected]

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To: Selayang Municipal Council; Tang See Hang, State Assemblyman for Rawang; Malaysian Media

I am shocked the Selayang Municipal Council hands out prize money to residents who hunt down homeless dogs. As word swiftly travels the Internet, the global community is disgusted by this greed- inspired campaign.

Animal abuse and death will occur in the frenzy to capture over 150 dogs within six months for cash prizes announced as 1st place MYR 15,000 (US $4,300), 2nd place MYR 13,000 (US $3,700), or 3rd place MYR 11,000 (US $3,100). I ask authorities to cancel this reckless dog catching contest and divert “prize money” to communities that adopt the most homeless animals via legitimate means.

Reactive mass round-ups do little to curb stray populations or prevent disease outbreak. Please implement non-violent solutions that include public access to low-cost rabies treatment, humane education, and “Spay/Neuter/Vaccinate/Release” programs to manage homeless animals. Communities that offer low-cost sterilization of companion animals see a significant reduction in stray numbers.

Please foster a culture of responsible guardianship and humane education in keeping with 21st century animal welfare principles.

Thank you,