Act before tour business suffers

I WOULD like to share my concern in relation to “Terrorised by strays” ( The Star, Dec 24). I am no stranger to these dogs in Batu Ferringghi, having been mauled by them.

Unlike the lucky pair in the article, there were no passersby to insure that I was not injured

The dogs simply dug into my flesh, leaving me with several puncture wounds – one narrowly missing an artery. Bruises and scars are a constant reminder of those fearsome dogs.

This is not the first time a dog attack has occurred on that strech of beach.

For the mother and child mentioned in the article, it was a lucky escape. I fear that the next victim may not be this lucky.

I find it sad that tourists cannot unwind and fully enjoy their experience on Batu Ferringghi’s beaches without worrying about being attacked by dogs.

I had hoped that by now, the MPPP would have made an effort to stop these dogs for good. I am in utmost disappointment to hear that these dogs have yet to be caught, and that the best they can do at the moment is to monitor the beach.

One-and-a-half years ago, the council said that the dogs often ran away at the sight of its truck approaching.

Today, the MPPP is still using the same excuse and the dogs are still roaming along the beach.

The work done up until now has been lame and pathetic. I’m sure there are other methods that they could easily use to stop these terrors for good.

Nothing has changed, and if they don’t act now, there may be a major effect on the tourism industry. It’s better to be safe than sorry. IVY LOO, Oakleigh, Australia.