Seremban City Council to Offer Malaysians RM50 to Hand Over Stray Dogs, RM25 for Puppies

As part of its ongoing efforts to manage the stray dog population, the Seremban City Council (MBS) is offering Malaysians RM50 to voluntarily hand over stray dogs.

The 2026 Stray Dog Voluntary Handover Incentive Programme also aims to improve cleanliness, safety, and community well-being through a more systematic approach to managing stray animals.

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Incentives for stray dog handovers

In a statement yesterday, MBS said it will offer RM50 per adult dog and RM25 per puppy under six months old under the programme, which will begin on 24 August.

The main eligibility requirements are as follows:

• Applicants must be Malaysian citizens living within the MBS administrative area
• Dogs must be handed over alive
• Dogs must not have serious injuries or signs of abuse
• Dogs must be unlicensed or have no proof of ownership
• All handovers are subject to the council’s current terms and regulations

Dog handover process

MBS added that dogs must be handed over directly to the council according to the designated dates and locations.

Applicants will then be contacted by MBS regarding the status of their application and will receive a verified copy of the dog handover form within seven working days.

Dog handovers at the Environmental Health Department, Wisma MBS, will take place as follows:

• Location: Environmental Health Department, Wisma MBS
• Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• Note: The timing is subject to change and further instructions from the council officer

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