Two Boys Mauled By Stray Dogs In Johor, As Budget 2027 Leaves Stray Animal Policy In Limbo

A seven-year-old and an 18-year-old were attacked by the same pack in Iskandar Puteri. Hours later, the local council launched an operation. Months earlier, the government was asked for a dedicated stray animal fund. It never came.

The Rakyat Post Adeline Leong · News & blogs · 4 hr ago

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At around 3pm, the seven-year-old was at a playground when the dogs charged at him, knocking him to the ground.
A passer-by saw what was happening and hurled stones at the animals, driving them off so the boy could escape.
Pandak said the incidents were concerning and called for an effective plan to resolve the issue of stray dogs.

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Two boys were attacked by a pack of eight stray dogs in separate incidents on the same day near a low-cost housing block in Lima Kedai, Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

The first victim, an 18-year-old, was attacked at about 6am, while the second, a seven-year-old, was attacked at around 3pm on 12 October.

Kota Iskandar assemblyman Datuk Pandak Ahmad said the 18-year-old boy managed to fend off the animals before fleeing to the building’s staircase. He sustained injuries to his leg.

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Published: October 13, 2026 at 6:13 AM UTC
By: Adeline Leong
Section: Malaysia
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