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To: The Government of Malaysia
From: Concerned Citizens, Animal Welfare Advocates & Animal NGOs

Stray Overpopulation in Malaysia is a Crisis – We Need a National Policy NOW

Dear Prime Minister, Minister of Local Government Development, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Minister of Health, and the Government of Malaysia,

Malaysia is facing an escalating stray animal crisis. The current approach which is relying on outdated, ineffective, and inhumane "catch and kill" methods, has failed to control stray populations. Instead, it has led to:

❌ Rising stray-related complaints, injuries, and human-stray conflicts
❌ Animal cruelty and mistreatment
❌ Public health and safety concerns
❌ Wasted taxpayer money on ineffective solutions
❌ Overcrowded shelters struggling with an endless influx of strays, lacking space and resources, proving that catch-and-shelter is not a sustainable solution

Stray overpopulation is not just an animal issue. It is a human, societal, and ethical concern.

We, the undersigned, urge the Malaysian government & leaders to take immediate action by implementing a National Stray Animal Policy that prioritizes humane, effective, and sustainable solutions. 

We Call on the Government to:

✅ Adopt a Nationwide Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release-Manage (TNVRM) Program
The government must officially implement TNVRM policies in collaboration with NGOs and experts. This approach - focuses on neutering, vaccinating, and responsibly managing strays - has been proven globally to reduce stray populations over time while balancing animal welfare and public safety.

Melaksanakan Program Tangkap-Mandul-Vaksin-Lepas-Urus (TNVRM) di Seluruh Negara
Kerajaan mesti melaksanakan dasar TNVRM secara rasmi dengan kerjasama NGO dan pakar-pakar haiwan terbiar. Pendekatan ini - yang menumpukan kepada pemandulan, vaksinasi, dan pengurusan haiwan terbiar secara bertanggungjawab—telah terbukti secara global dapat mengurangkan populasi haiwan terbiar sambil menyeimbangkan kebajikan haiwan dan keselamatan awam.

在全国范围内实施“捕捉-绝育-疫苗-放归-管理”（TNVRM）计划
政府必须与非政府组织和专家合作，正式推行TNVRM政策。该方法以绝育、疫苗接种 和负责任管理为核心，已在全球被证实可有效减少流浪动物数量，同时平衡动物福利 与公共安全。

 

✅ Allocate a Dedicated Budget for Humane Stray Management
Resources currently used for ineffective and cruel “catch and kill” operations should be reallocated toward large-scale neutering initiatives and TNVRM programmes. Sustainable solutions require funding and commitment from authorities.

Memperuntukkan Bajet Khas untuk Pengurusan Haiwan Terbiar Secara Berperikemanusiaan
Sumber yang kini digunakan untuk operasi "tangkap dan bunuh" yang tidak berkesan dan kejam harus disalurkan semula kepada inisiatif pemandulan berskala besar dan program TNVRM. Penyelesaian mampan memerlukan pembiayaan dan komitmen daripada pihak berkuasa.

设立专属预算用于人道化的流浪动物管理
政府应重新分配目前用于低效且残忍的“捕捉和扑杀”行动的资源，将其投入到大规模 绝育计划及TNVRM项目之中。长期有效的解决方案需要政府的正视,承诺及提供财政支 持.

 

✅ Promote Adoption Over Animal Sales
Policies should encourage adoption programmes and discourage commercial breeding and animal sales.

Menggalakkan Pengambilan Haiwan Peliharaan Berbanding Jualan Haiwan
Dasar harus menggalakkan program pengambilan haiwan terbiar dan mengurangkan pembiakan komersial serta penjualan haiwan.

鼓励领养，限制动物买卖
政策应鼓励领养流浪动物，减少商业繁殖及动物买卖活动，以降低流浪动物的数量增 长。

✅ Foster Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration
The government must facilitate partnerships between NGOs, corporations (via donations and tax incentives), institutions, and grassroots organisations to strengthen animal welfare efforts nationwide.

Meningkatkan Kerjasama Pelbagai Pihak
Kerajaan mesti memudahkan kerjasama antara NGO, syarikat korporat (melalui sumbangan dan insentif cukai), institusi, dan organisasi akar umbi untuk memperkukuh usaha kebajikan haiwan di seluruh negara.

促进多方合作
政府应搭建合作平台，促使非政府组织、企业（通过捐款和税收优惠）、学术机构和 基层组织共同推动全国范围的动物福利工作。

 

✅ Strengthen Enforcement of the Animal Welfare Act
Authorities should increase enforcement capacity by recruiting dedicated animal welfare officers to oversee ethical and effective stray population management. Ensuring compliance with the Animal Welfare Act is essential to ending cruelty and mismanagement.

Memperkukuh Penguatkuasaan Akta Kebajikan Haiwan
Pihak berkuasa harus meningkatkan kapasiti penguatkuasaan dengan mengambil pegawai dedikasi kebajikan haiwan bagi memastikan pengurusan populasi haiwan terbiar yang beretika dan berkesan. Memastikan pematuhan Akta Kebajikan Haiwan adalah penting bagi menamatkan kezaliman dan pengurusan yang tidak berperikemanusiaan.

 加强《动物福利法》的执行力度
政府应增加执法队伍，招聘专业动物福利官员，以确保流浪动物管理措施符合道德规 范并有效执行。同时，严格执行《动物福利法》，以杜绝虐待及不当管理流浪动物的 行为。

‼️ Why This Matters
Stray overpopulation affects all Malaysians. Without a structured national policy, the situation will only worsen. A long-term, humane solution will:

✔ Create safer, cleaner, healthier & more civilised communities
✔ Reduce stray-related complaints and conflicts
✔ Improve Malaysia’s international reputation on animal welfare

We cannot allow this crisis to continue. The government must take responsibility and act now.

A CALL FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION

Stray overpopulation is not just an animal issue - it is a societal issue. A well-structured, humane, and effective National Stray Animal Policy will not only protect animal welfare but also help build safer, healthier, and more civilised communities for all Malaysians.

Populasi haiwan terbiar yang tidak terkawal bukan sekadar isu haiwan—ia adalah isu manusia, masyarakat, dan etika. Dasar Kebangsaan bagi Haiwan Terbiar yang berstruktur dan jangka panjang bukan sahaja akan melindungi kebajikan haiwan terbiar tetapi juga mewujudkan komuniti yang lebih selamat dan sihat untuk semua rakyat Malaysia.

流浪动物过剩不仅仅是动物问题，更是人道、社会和伦理问题。一个长期且有组织的全国流浪动物政策不仅能改善流浪动物的生存状况，也能为全体马来西亚人民打造更安全、健康、文明的社会环境。

📢 Sign this petition and be a voice for change! Demand a humane, effective, and sustainable National Stray Animal Policy NOW.

🚨 This movement is powered by a coalition of animal welfare NGOs, advocating for policy change through proven, practical solutions. Inspired by the IAPWA-MBPP model, we have shown that structured collaboration between NGOs and authorities is the most effective way to achieve real results.

Backed by direct field experience and hands-on implementation, we urge the government and all stakeholders to adopt this proven model as the foundation for a national policy that delivers lasting change.

Coalition of Animal NGOs Malaysia in support of a National Stray Animal Policy:

1. IAPWA Penang
2. Gabungan Keprihatinan Haiwan Terbiar @ Animal Kindness Coalition
3. SASA Bukit Mertajam
4. KHL Butterworth
5. SPCA Ipoh
6. SAMS Penang
7. ⁠Sarawak SPCA
8. SPCA Tawau Sabah
9. ⁠Stray Free Foundation
10. ⁠Pertubuhan Prihatin Haiwan Terbiar Bentong
11. Furrykids Safehaven
12. ⁠F5- Filbert’s Foundation of Furry Friends
13. Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia SAFM
14. Kelab Kesedaran & Kekejaman haiwan perliharaan Ipoh Perak ( Petz-A-mania)
15. ⁠Pads & Paws KL
16. ⁠Shikin’s Team Animal (Melaka)
17. ⁠Persatuan Pembelaan Hak Anjing Jalanan Yang Tersisih (PAWTARIAN)
18. Persatuan Pencinta Haiwan Kurang Berupaya (Voice for Paws)
19. ⁠Persatuan Penyelamant Terbiar Bahtera NOAH Ipoh Perak
20. ⁠DODA Shah Alam
21. Persatuan Kasih Kanin
22. Penang Stray Rescue Society
23. Malaysia Animal Kindness Society (MAKS)
24. SPCA Sandakan
25. Little Paws Cat Shelter (LSC)
26. SPCA Perai

📢 NGOs that support this call for a humane National Stray Animal Policy are welcome to join our coalition. Get in touch with us at coalitionofanimalngosmy@yahoo.com.