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Straits Times
4 days ago
- Straits Times
Caged monkey in M'sia spray-painted blue nowhere to be found; 62-year-old suspect released on bail
Caged monkey in M'sia spray-painted blue nowhere to be found; 62-year-old suspect released on bail PETALING JAYA - The fate and whereabouts of a caged monkey seen being spray-painted in a viral video remain unknown, said Selangor's Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) that has been unable to locate the animal. According to a statement from Perhilitan, a 62-year-old suspect, who has admitted to being the man in the video, had released the monkey from the cage on the same day he sprayed it with blue paint. 'The monkey involved in the incident was released by the suspect on the same day, but efforts by the department to locate and rescue the animal have so far been unsuccessful. 'It is believed that the animal has fled into a nearby forest,' Perhilitan told The Star via e-mail on June 6 . The department has also seized the monkey trap believed to have been used during the incident as part of its investigation. The incident is believed to have taken place on May 23 in a residential area in Sungai Buloh, Selangor. An official complaint was lodged with Perhilitan on May 24, prompting immediate enforcement action. 'The suspect, a 62-year-old local man, was arrested and taken to the Sungai Buloh district police headquarters for allegedly committing an offence under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716). 'He was later released on police bail,' the department added. The incident gained widespread attention after a video surfaced showing a man spraying blue paint directly onto a monkey confined in a cage. The footage sparked public outrage, with animal welfare activists and concerned citizens calling for firm action. THE STAR/ASIA NEWS NETWORK Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
4 days ago
- The Star
Monkey spray-painted blue still missing, says Perhilitan
PETALING JAYA: The fate and whereabouts of the monkey seen being spray-painted in a now-viral video remain unknown, with the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) still unable to locate the animal. According to a statement from Selangor Perhilitan, the 62-year-old suspect, who has admitted to being the man in the video, had released the monkey from the cage on the same day he sprayed it with paint. "The monkey involved in the incident was released by the suspect on the same day, but efforts by the department to locate and rescue the animal have so far been unsuccessful. "It is believed that the animal has fled into a nearby forest," Perhilitan told The Star via email on Friday (June 6). The department has also seized the monkey trap believed to have been used during the incident as part of its investigation. The incident is believed to have taken place on May 23 in a residential area in Sungai Buloh, Selangor. An official complaint was lodged with Perhilitan on May 24, prompting immediate enforcement action. "Following the complaint, Perhilitan carried out immediate enforcement action. "The suspect, a 62-year-old local man, was arrested and taken to the Sungai Buloh district police headquarters for allegedly committing an offence under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716). "He was later released on police bail," the department added. Perhilitan said it views the act of cruelty seriously and reiterated its commitment to taking firm action against any form of wildlife cruelty. The department also urged members of the public to come forward with any information that could help trace the monkey and reminded the public that any wildlife-related reports or information can be channelled through its hotline at 1-800-88-5151. The incident gained widespread attention after a video surfaced showing a man spraying blue paint directly onto a monkey confined in a cage. The footage sparked public outrage, with animal welfare activists and concerned citizens calling for firm action.
The Sun
25-05-2025
- The Sun
Perhilitan nabs man who sprayed paint on monkey
KUALA LUMPUR: The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) has detained a man after a video allegedly showing him spraying paint on a caged monkey went viral online. Sungai Buloh police chief Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said a report was lodged at 2.10 am today by a veterinary officer from the Petaling district concerning the viral video. 'The complainant had viewed a five-second video that went viral on Facebook, showing a man spraying paint on a monkey in a cage. The incident is believed to have taken place at Taman Desa Moccis, U17, Shah Alam. 'Following preliminary investigations, the Sungai Buloh Police headquarters classified the case as one to be referred to other agencies, namely the Department of Veterinary Services and Perhilitan,' he said in a statement. He added that Perhilitan had also lodged a report regarding the arrest of the man under Section 86 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716). Anyone with information on the incident is urged to contact the nearest police station or reach out to Sgt Maj Azmir Azriezal Ramli at 019-5665870.
The Star
25-05-2025
- The Star
Probe ‘cruel and senseless' act of spray painting trapped monkey
PETALING JAYA: An animal welfare group has called for an immediate investigation into a viral video showing a monkey being sprayed with paint while trapped in a cage in Desa Moccis, Sungai Buloh. The Malaysian Stray Animal Federation (SAFM) described the act as inhumane and a violation of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), urging the authorities to take swift legal action. 'This is a serious offence under Section 86 of the Act, which carries a fine of between RM5,000 and RM50,000, or imprisonment of up to one year, or both,' it said in a statement yesterday. The video, which surfaced online recently, shows a man spraying the monkey's entire body with blue paint while the animal is confined in a metal cage. The footage triggered public outrage, with many social media users condemning the act as cruel and senseless. SAFM called on any witnesses to lodge police reports and alert the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) to ensure the perpetrator is held accountable. 'There is no room for cruelty against wildlife in this country. We will continue to monitor this case closely and demand that justice is served,' it added.
The Star
24-05-2025
- The Star
Perhilitan nabs man who sprayed paint on monkey in viral video
KUALA LUMPUR: The Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) has detained a man after a video allegedly showing him spraying paint on a caged monkey went viral online. Sungai Buloh OCPD Supt Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said a report was lodged at 2.10am on Saturday (May 24) by a veterinary officer from the Petaling district concerning the viral video. "The complainant had viewed a five-second video that went viral on Facebook, showing a man spraying paint on a monkey in a cage. The incident is believed to have taken place at Taman Desa Moccis, U17, Shah Alam. "Following preliminary investigations, the Sungai Buloh police headquarters classified the case as one to be referred to other agencies, namely the Veterinary Services Department and Perhilitan," he said in a statement Saturday (May 24). He added that Perhilitan had also lodged a report regarding the arrest of the man under Section 86 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716). Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the nearest police station or reach out to Sjn Mejar Azmir Azriezal Ramli at 019-566 5870. – Bernama
