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The Sun
a day ago
- The Sun
Child suspected of killing kittens in Ampang apartment
A disturbing incident of alleged animal cruelty has come to light at the Pangsapuri Seri Nilam apartment complex in Ampang, where a child is suspected of killing a litter of newborn kittens with a knife. The incident was brought to public attention through a social media post by animal activist Shima Aris, detailing how the kittens were reportedly taken from their mother's cage by a child residing on the fifth floor of Block D. The kittens' bodies were later discovered on the fourth floor of the same building, bearing signs of having been killed with a knife. The news has sparked a wave of anger and concern among residents, who claim this is not the first instance of animal abuse in the area. The incident has also prompted a strong reaction on social media, with many expressing shock at the heartless act and tagging the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) to demand swift action. In response, some social media users have taken to sharing instructions on how to file complaints via the MyAnimalWelfare portal. Others have raised concerns about the child's behaviour, warning that such acts of cruelty could be a sign of deeper psychological issues that require immediate intervention. Earlier, Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Azam Ismail confirmed that four police reports were lodged in connection with the incident. While officers were sent to the scene, the case has been handed over to the Hulu Langat Veterinary Services Department (JPV), as it falls under their purview, and no formal investigation papers have been opened by the police.
Rakyat Post
15-07-2025
- Rakyat Post
Animal Activist Claims 'Ampang Cat Killers' Paying Kids To Abuse Felines
Subscribe to our FREE Animal activist Shima Aris recently shared a social media post claiming that there are cat killers at Pangsapuri Seri Nilam in Bandar Baru Ampang who have been paying children to carry out their heinous acts of abusing and killing cats in the area. 'These cowards don't even have the spine to do it themselves anymore – because they know they're being watched. So instead, they exploit kids to carry out their cruelty. 'What kind of generation are you raising? Teaching children to harm innocent animals for money? This is beyond sick,' Shima wrote in her post. Several images were attached to the post, showing corpses of the cats that were allegedly murdered. Warning: graphic content in the post. The building's cleaners have been finding dead cats over a couple of weeks, allegedly after being killed Earlier, there was a tenant of the building who had allegedly threatened to kill the cats with poison. According to a post on Missing Pets S.O.S. Malaysia Facebook page, stray cats from around the flat were suspected to have been poisoned and then Image: Missing Pets S.O.S. Malaysia Facebook page The cleaners at Pangsapuri Seri Nilam were said to have discovered several dead cats at the premises over the past two weeks, Shima said in an Instagram post. Animal welfare authorities face criticism over inaction Shima and many others who are empathetic towards the plight of the cats have expressed their frustration towards animal welfare organisations such as the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS). Speaking on the cat killings at the flat in Ampang, Shima said in an Instagram 'Despite numerous reports and calls, not a single representative showed up. Not even one. At least the police came down, even though it isn't primarily their responsibility,' she claimed. Shima also shared screenshots of WhatsApp messages she received from an alleged DVS representative on the matter, which she found lacking in urgency. The messages simply gave textbook advice and warnings regarding strays and pet cats directed at owners of the animals and would-be animal abusers. Inhumane slaughter of stray animals continue even after multiple cases that occurred within a year In December 2024, bodies of mutilated stray cats were found around the Universiti Malaya (UM) campus in Kuala Lumpur on separate occasions. The cats were allegedly mutilated with a sharp object like a knife, according to autopsies. Later in January 2025, more cats were found extensively mutilated on UM's campus grounds. The public suspected it was the work of the same individual or group who killed the cats in December 2024. The police and DVS attributed the UM cat killings to wild animals and dogs, a statement the public and animal activists did not buy as the feline corpses showed wounds that were too clean and intentional, and not something a wild animal could do. READ MORE: READ MORE: READ MORE: Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Free Malaysia Today
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
40 groups rally in Putrajaya for no-kill policy on strays
About 80 people from various animal welfare organisations gathered outside the agriculture and food security ministry in Putrajaya. PUTRAJAYA : Over 80 protestors gathered outside the headquarters of two ministries here today to call for the enforcement of a no-kill policy on stray dogs nationwide. Participants started gathering at 2.30pm outside the agriculture and food security ministry, before going to the housing and local government ministry. Gabungan NGO Haiwan Malaysia, a coalition representing 40 animal welfare organisations, submitted memorandums to representatives from both ministries demanding reforms to the Animal Welfare Act. They called for amendments to be made to the Act to outlaw the killing of strays by local authorities. It accused the veterinary services department of failing to protect animal welfare, especially in monitoring acts of abuse by local authorities and lacking ethical policies to manage the stray population. It also claimed that adoption fees imposed by local authorities, ranging between RM300 and RM2,000, were unreasonably high and burdensome for those who genuinely wanted to adopt and care for captured stray dogs. The coalition also condemned the Negeri Sembilan government for using religion as a justification for its plan to cull 'some' stray dogs in Malay-majority residential areas. It said such a policy stemmed from negative perceptions of stray dogs that label them as threats to public safety. Independent animal rescuer Shima Aris rebutted the perception that dogs were 'haram', or unclean, in Islam. 'I am a proud Muslim woman and my religion never teaches us to kill dogs,' she said. Activists have said only the veterinary services department was legally allowed to cull dogs, and that local authorities should adopt the 'trap, neuter and spay' method instead. Last week, the coalition gathered more than 300 protestors outside Negeri Sembilan's state secretariat to submit a memorandum with more than 5,000 signatures opposing the stray dog culling plan. It also urged menteri besar Aminuddin Harun and state leaders to start an open dialogue with relevant ministries and agencies to explore humane alternatives for managing the state's stray animal population.
