The pack of stray dogs currently occupying the Tuas industrial estate has officially achieved a higher social standing than the average local degree holder.

By successfully biting three cyclists and staring intensely at a parked Mercedes, the pack leader, ‘Blackie’, has been awarded a gold-plated collar and a seat on the NParks advisory board.

Animal activists are hailing the move as a victory for those who prefer to urinate on public lamp posts rather than contribute to the national GDP.

"Wah lau, these dogs more power than me already," complained local witness, Tan Ah Kow.

"I study so hard for what, when this dog just bark two times and get free air-con kennel in Jurong?"

The government plans to grant the pack diplomatic immunity to ensure no one accidentally disturbs their afternoon nap on the Pan-Island Expressway.

Meanwhile, HR departments are replacing middle managers with mangy mongrels to save on annual bonuses.