Penang: The Penang Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) today collected samples from the carcasses of animals believed to have been poisoned in the Penang Hill area. Its director Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab stated that the samples have been sent to the Penang DVS laboratory for further analysis, including to determine whether the animals were poisoned.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab mentioned that Penang DVS officers are conducting further investigations, including taking samples from the carcasses and sending them to their laboratory. So far, no other materials have been found at the site, as the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) has already cleaned the area.

The incident was reported to have occurred on July 5, and the carcasses had already undergone decomposition, making them unsuitable for a post-mortem. Despite this, DVS officers will still proceed with further analysis. The Penang Hill Corporation had reported that several animals, including dogs, cats, and birds, were found dead, believed to have consumed poisoned food in the Penang Hill area.