Guest guest Posted December 20, 2006 Report Share Posted December 20, 2006 Animals at risk: Show compassion to them - New Straits Times 18 Dec 2006 RAIHANA SOUKET, Petaling Jaya -- WE read cases about wild animals being hunted and killed or pets being abused by their owners and, in most occasions, the animals die. Incidents like tiger parts found in a refrigerator; an animal chained and killed without food or water by her keeper; the 13 dogs shot in a house by a municipal council; and the death of a tapir make me wonder whether the direction we are taking is the right one. Is it right to destroy the habitats of animals just because we need more highways? The killing of wild animals on roads could have been avoided if developers had thought of them when they planned the highways. I have yet to read anything constructive on how the authorities plan to deal with these issues or to protect endangered creatures. Everyone is aware of how the greed of a few people is ruining our forests. Why isn't anyone addressing it? Is it because such issues do not contribute to the economy? Does Malaysia want to be known only as an industrial nation? Imagine a Malaysia without rainforests or animals. Why can't we show compassion towards animals? I am not against Malaysia becoming a developed nation, but at what price? Some things cannot be replaced, including rainforests and animals. The authorities will only move if the public pushes them. So, voice your concerns and force them to take action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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