Police confirm four reports of cat abuse at Seri Nilam Apartment

New Straits Times

5 days ago

KUALA LUMPUR: Images of two kittens lying in a corridor, bloodied and visibly injured, have sparked widespread outrage after going viral on social media.
A video clip has also surfaced, allegedly showing a young boy removing a kitten from a cage placed outside a residence. The kitten was later found dead, with signs of bleeding.
The post, shared by a social media user, claimed the incident occurred on the fifth floor of one of the blocks at the Seri Nilam apartments in Bandar Baru Ampang.
The two kittens were believed to be newborns and had been taken from their mother before being found dead on the fourth floor of the same apartment block.
However, the exact date of the incident was not disclosed.
The post also alleged that similar acts of cruelty — including cats being thrown from upper floors or poisoned — had occurred previously at the same apartment complex.
It urged residents to file reports with the Department of Veterinary Services and the police to ensure the perpetrators are held accountable.
Ampang Jaya district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Azam Ismail said four reports related to animal abuse at the apartment were received in July.
No new reports have been lodged as of now.
"Police visited the location after receiving the reports and found that the case was already under the purview of the Hulu Langat Department of Veterinary Services (DVS).
"All the reports received will be coordinated for further action by the relevant authorities," he said in a statement today.
He added that no investigation papers have been opened by the police since the matter is currently being handled by the Hulu Langat DVS.
On July 17, it was reported that residents of the apartment complex had urged authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and take firm action against the perpetrators involved in the abuse and killing of cats in the area.
They also called for those responsible to face appropriate punishment under the Animal Welfare Act 2015, following a spate of cruel incidents since early July involving cats allegedly being poisoned or thrown from high floors.