
DISRUPTION CONTROL UNIT
Carrying out investigation and enforcement activities against complaints of disturbance using the provisions of the Local Government Act 1976 under section 82 and related By-Laws. Issuing dog licenses under the Dog Licensing Act (MBSJ) 1999. This unit is also responsible for carrying out the capture of stray dogs and the destruction of bee/wasp nests.
GUIDE TO KEEPING DOGS IN THE MPSJ AREA
WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO TO KEEP A DOG IN THE MBSJ AREA?
You need to obtain a dog license for dogs aged 3 months and above from the Subang Jaya City Council.
REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING A DOG LICENSE
Provide proof of annual vaccination of dogs by a registered veterinarian or Government Animal Officer who is still valid. Vaccines are for the following diseases:
1. Canine Distemper
2. Canine Hepatitis
3. Canine Parvovirus
DOG LICENSE FEE RATE
RM10.00 (per dog) for neutered dogs.
RM20.00 (per dog) for unneutered dogs
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DOG OWNERS?
1. Maintain and ensure that feces and urine and washing water do not flow into the nearest neighbor's yard or public road.
2. Maintain the dog house and the house area so that it is always clean and free from odor nuisance.
3. Ensure that the dog does not disturb the neighbors with incessant and continuous barking.
OUTSIDE THE HOUSE
1. Dogs must always be on a leash when taken off the premises.
2. Dog feces produced outside the premises must be placed in plastic bags and disposed of properly. (Plastic bags must be carried with you when outside the premises).
HOW MANY DOGS ARE ALLOWED?
1. Area size < 1,000 square meters = No more than 2 animals
2. Area size > 1,000 square meters = 4 animals maximum
NOT ALLOWED DIRECTLY IN HIGH-RISE RESIDENCES SUCH AS APARTMENT HOUSES, APARTMENTS, CONDOMINIUMS AND SHOPPING HOUSES.
TYPES OF DOGS THAT CANNOT BE KEPT
TYPES OF DOGS THAT CANNOT BE KEPT
Click the Link to Download the Guidebook on Restricted & Prohibited Dog Breeds in Malaysia.
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| Akita | American Bulldog | Dogo Argentino |
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Japanese Tosa | Pitt Bull Terrier / Pit Bull (including American Pitt Bull, American Pitt Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier and Staffordshire Bull Terrier) | |
WHAT CAN'T DO DOES A DOG OWNER DO?
1. Letting and releasing dogs to roam outside the owner's premises
2. Taking dogs for a walk in public places such as:
3. Public places.
4. Supermarkets.
5. Places of worship.
6. Office areas.
7. Schools/Shops.
8. Public transport.
WHAT ACTION WILL BE TAKEN IF THE OWNER OF THE DOG REFUSES TO DO IT?
Any dog (licensed or unlicensed) found unattended in a public place, the Subang Jaya City Council may seize the dog without any warning notice.
The Council reserves the right to seize or take away any dog that is intentionally or unintentionally taken to public places, business complexes, places of worship, schools (government & private), public buildings and other places designated by the Council. The owner may be fined not more than RM 2,000.00 or imprisoned not more than one year or both (Dog Licensing and Breeding Houses Act (MBSJ) 2007).
Any questions/problems can be directly contacted by the Cacauganggu Hotline 03-80237595 ext. 120 or 134.




