Kuching: Following another stray dog attack in the Stampin Resettlement Scheme, Special Assistant to Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen, Michael Kong Feng Nian, is urging authorities to take swift and decisive action to protect public safety.
He stressed that capturing stray dogs in the affected areas and conducting proper rabies testing must be treated as an immediate priority.
“Last Saturday, another resident at Lorong 22, Stampin Resettlement Scheme, was bitten by a stray dog. This is not an isolated case. Just last year, a resident from Lorong 45 was also attacked by a stray dog and tragically passed away.
“Over the years, countless residents in the Stampin Resettlement Scheme have reported being bitten or scratched by stray dogs. These repeated incidents make it clear that the stray population has reached an alarming level, and the risks associated with rabies can no longer be taken lightly,” he warned in a statement.
Michael Kong said that residents have consistently appealed to the authorities to capture stray dogs and carry out proper rabies testing, yet the community continues to be exposed to the same dangers.
“The ongoing incidents show that the current response is inadequate and that far more needs to be done to protect public safety,” he said.
In the meantime, Michael Kong also called for the implementation of the Trap–Neuter–Release–Manage (TNRM) programme as a long-term solution.
“The approach which involves humanely trapping, neutering, vaccinating, and managing stray dogs has been widely recognised for effectively controlling stray populations and reducing aggressive behaviour linked to uncontrolled breeding,” he said.
He noted that without a structured management system, the number of strays will continue to rise, placing residents at ongoing risk.
The people of the Stampin Resettlement Scheme deserve to feel safe each time they step outside their homes.
“We cannot afford to wait for another tragic incident before meaningful action is taken. It is time for the authorities to respond responsibly and with urgency to safeguard our community,” he said.
