GEORGE TOWN, July 6 -- Penang Hill Corporation (PHC) has lodged a police report following the discovery of several dead animals-including dogs, cats and birds-at various locations across Penang Hill.

According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), PHC general manager Cheok Lay Leng said the carcasses of seven dogs, three cats and five birds were found this morning, scattered in open areas and spotted by members of the public.

"There might be more. We are still looking. We found food spread along jeep track and a few locations," he was quoted as saying.

"We suspect the main targets are the stray dogs. There have been claims by hikers and visitors in recent weeks that they were bitten by strays."

Cheok said PHC will also file formal complaints ...