2 Elderly Men Plead Not Guilty to Dragging Female Dog Tied to Motorcycle Along Penang Road

Previously, a nearly one-minute video reportedly showing two men abusing a dog went viral on social media, sparking outrage among netizens.

Yesterday (29 October), the two elderly men have pleaded not guilty to charges of dragging the dog along a road in Penang while it was tied to a motorcycle.

Elderly men plead not guilty over viral incident involving dog dragged by motorcycle in Penang

According to the charge, Lee Beng Hooi and Yeoh Keat Chye, allegedly acted together to drag a black female dog along the road using a Honda EX5 motorcycle, with the animal tied to the bike by an iron chain, as reported by Utusan Malaysia.

The two 62-year-olds pleaded not guilty to the charges after they were read out before Sessions Court Judge Irwan Suainbon.

The incident reportedly took place on 23 September, between 6:26 PM and 6:30 PM, along a back lane behind a row of terraced houses on Jalan Hijau Empat, near No. 367A, Jalan Tan Sri Teh Ewe Lim.

They were charged under Section 29(1)(e) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015 (Act 772), read together with Section 34 of the Penal Code. If convicted, they could face a fine of up to RM100,000, up to three years in prison, or both.

The dog is currently receiving treatment for its injuries

The dog, named ‘Blacky’, is still receiving treatment for injuries to both its legs and remains under the care of JPVPP.

Meanwhile, the case was handled by JPVPP prosecuting officers Noorfaiz Fikri Nor Azmi and Azhar Ahmad, while the two accused were represented by lawyer K. Mahendran.

After hearing submissions from both the prosecution and defence, the court set 7 December as the next mention date.

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