An animal rights NGO questioned whose authority led to stray dog Kopi being gunned down by the Besut District Council (MDB) in Terengganu.

Selangor Furry Future Association president S Shashi Kumar cited Section 30(1) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015, which says shooting an animal with firearms must be either prescribed by the overseeing minister or authorised by the veterinary authority, but only in emergencies or for disease control.

This provides a clear legal framework for the conditions under...