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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.
Free Malaysia Today
24-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
NGO calls for probe after caged monkey sprayed with paint
A one-minute video of the incident shows a man spraying what appears to be paint onto a monkey already covered in blue. PETALING JAYA : An animal rights group has urged the wildlife and national parks department (Perhilitan) to probe an incident in Desa Moccis, Shah Alam, where a man allegedly abused a monkey in a cage by spraying the animal with paint. Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM) condemned the man's cruel act, saying that it constitutes a serious offence under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010. 'We call upon Perhilitan to act swiftly and thoroughly in investigating this case. It must ensure the perpetrator is brought to justice to uphold the rule of law and send a strong message against any form of animal abuse. 'We urge all witnesses to come forward. Lodge a police report as well as report to Perhilitan so that firm legal action can be taken without compromise,' SAFM said in a statement. A one-minute video of the incident shows a man spraying what appears to be paint onto a monkey already covered in blue. SAFM highlighted that Section 86 of the Wildlife Conservation Act criminalises animal cruelty, imposing a fine of RM5,000 to RM50,000, or imprisonment for up to one year, or both, upon conviction. The group said there is no place for cruelty against wildlife in this country and will continue to monitor this case closely.
New Straits Times
24-05-2025
- New Straits Times
Animal lovers outraged as man spray-paints monkey
KUALA LUMPUR: Two viral video clips circulating on social media showing a man spray-painting a monkey have sparked anger from animal lovers. In the clips, purportedly filmed in a residential area in Sungai Buloh, the monkey can be seen struggling in a cage as paint is sprayed on its body. The Stray Animal Association of Malaysia (SAFM) president, R. Kalaivanan, condemned the man in the video and called for action to be taken against him. "SAFM urges witnesses to step forward and lodge a report with the police and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) so that action can be taken," he said in a statement. Kalaivanan said SAFM also wants Perhilitan to investigate the matter and take swift action. He said that under Section 86 of the Wildlife Conservation Act, the perpetrator can be fined up to RM50,000, jailed for up to a year, or both, if convicted. "There is no room for cruelty against wildlife, and we will continue to monitor the development of this case," he said. Many social media users condemned the man's actions, describing them as a form of abuse and calling on the authorities to rescue the monkey before more harm comes to it.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- The Sun
SAFM sees red over barbaric act as monkey is spray-painted in cage
PETALING JAYA: A disturbing act of cruelty has sparked outrage after a monkey, trapped helplessly in a cage in Desa Mocis, Sungai Buloh, was sprayed with blue paint in a shocking display of inhumanity. The Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM) has condemned the incident in the strongest terms, calling it a blatant act of animal abuse that demands swift and uncompromising justice. The organisation shared the harrowing video on its Facebook page and urged anyone with information to immediately alert the police and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan), so those responsible can be held to account. 'This is not just an act of cruelty — it is a criminal offence. 'Under Section 86 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), those found guilty face a fine of RM5,000 to RM50,000, a jail term of up to one year, or both,' SAFM said. Calling on Perhilitan to act without delay, SAFM stressed that the investigation must be thorough and the punishment severe to send an unmistakable message: Malaysia will not tolerate the abuse of its wildlife. 'There is no place for such barbarity in a civilised society,' it said, adding that it will continue to track the case closely until justice is served.
The Sun
24-05-2025
- The Sun
SAFM urges action over monkey paint attack in Desa Mocis
PETALING JAYA: A disturbing act of cruelty has sparked outrage after a monkey, trapped helplessly in a cage in Desa Mocis, Sungai Buloh, was sprayed with blue paint in a shocking display of inhumanity. The Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM) has condemned the incident in the strongest terms, calling it a blatant act of animal abuse that demands swift and uncompromising justice. The organisation shared the harrowing video on its Facebook page and urged anyone with information to immediately alert the police and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan), so those responsible can be held to account. 'This is not just an act of cruelty — it is a criminal offence. 'Under Section 86 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 (Act 716), those found guilty face a fine of RM5,000 to RM50,000, a jail term of up to one year, or both,' SAFM said. Calling on Perhilitan to act without delay, SAFM stressed that the investigation must be thorough and the punishment severe to send an unmistakable message: Malaysia will not tolerate the abuse of its wildlife. 'There is no place for such barbarity in a civilised society,' it said, adding that it will continue to track the case closely until justice is served.
