PADAWAN – The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) welcomed a delegation from Putrajaya Corporation on 24 April 2026 for a benchmarking session focused on animal management and welfare.
The visit was held at the Regional Dog Pound Kuching and aimed to strengthen collaboration and share best practices between the two local authorities.
The delegation was led by Dr Mohd Helmi bin Abdul Hamid, Director of the Environmental Health Division of Putrajaya Corporation.
His team engaged with MPP officials to exchange knowledge on operational procedures, animal control strategies, and welfare standards.
The session provided an opportunity to review how local councils manage stray animals and ensure compliance with public health and safety requirements.
During the visit, a detailed briefing was delivered by Mr Sumi Anak Linggi from MPP’s Vector and Stray Dog Control Section.
He outlined the council’s current approaches to handling stray dogs, including containment, monitoring, and welfare measures.
Council Members and staff were also present, reflecting the importance placed on inter-agency cooperation in addressing urban animal management challenges.
The benchmarking exercise highlighted the growing need for structured and humane approaches to animal control.
With urbanisation contributing to rising numbers of stray animals, local authorities are under increasing pressure to balance public safety with animal welfare.
By sharing operational experiences, both councils aim to enhance efficiency and strengthen their capacity to manage these issues responsibly.
Officials noted that such visits are part of a wider effort to build stronger institutional networks across Malaysia.
Benchmarking sessions allow councils to learn from each other’s successes and challenges, ensuring that policies remain relevant and effective in safeguarding communities.
The collaboration between Putrajaya Corporation and MPP underscores the importance of knowledge exchange in public service delivery.
By focusing on animal management, the councils are not only addressing immediate concerns but also contributing to broader goals of environmental health and community wellbeing.
