KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 -- The proposed culling of stray dogs in Negeri Sembilan will be carried out in accordance with legal procedures and standard operating procedures (SOP), said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun.

He said the move would not be conducted arbitrarily or recklessly, and would be left to the appropriate authorities to manage, according to a report published in Berita Harian today.

"Don't misunderstand. What we mean is that it will follow SOPs and procedures, not a random culling or indiscriminate shooting of dogs. There are animal-related laws that must be respected, and this matter will be handled by the relevant authorities.

"Each local authority (PBT) has its own method of managing stray dogs to resolve the nuisa...