KUALA LUMPUR: A contractor was today fined RM6,000 by the Sessions Court here for beating his pet dog, a Rottweiler, with a metal spade.
Judge Manira Mohd Nor meted the sentence on the accused, Tan Shu Maw, 46, after he pleaded guilty to the charge read to him.
The court also ordered the man to serve four months jail if he fails to settle the fine.
According to the charge, Tang was accused of viciously beating his dog at Taman Tayton View, Cheras at 9.30 pm on Nov 18 2018.
He was charged under Section 44(1) (a) of the Animals Act 1953 and could be sentenced under Section 44(1) of the same act which provides for a fine of up to RM50,000 or jail not exceeding one year or both.
Earlier, counsel Pramjit Singh who represented the accused appealed for a minimum fine as his client has regretted his act and would not commit the offence again.
“The incident occurred when the dog bit the accused’s shoes causing him to fling the shoes on the floor but they inadvertently hit the dog.
“My client only wanted to discipline his pet and has no intention to hurt the dog. Besides, the animal did not suffer any injuries as it was found having a good appetite,” he said.
Federal Territories Veterinary Services Department prosecution officer, Hasiah Musa, pressed for a commensurate punishment as teaching a dog requires special techniques.
According to the facts of the case, a member of the public filmed the incident which showed Tang hurling shoes at the dog and beating the Rottweiler with a spade. – Bernama
