Cat abuse case file to be sent to prosecutor's office in Malaysia

Authorities are preparing to refer a case of alleged animal cruelty to the Deputy Public Prosecutor's Office for further action. The investigation concerns an incident where a cat was reportedly abused by an employee of a restaurant in Taman Melor, Teluk Intan.

The incident gained significant attention after a video, lasting approximately 1 minute and 32 seconds, went viral on social media. The footage appears to show a man, believed to be a restaurant worker, placing a cat into a sack. This act has sparked outrage among the public, with many condemning it as a clear instance of animal mistreatment.

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The witnesses are the individual who went viral in the video and the owner of the premises.

Hilir Perak District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Chua Kok Lian confirmed that the investigation papers are being finalized before being submitted to the Deputy Public Prosecutor. He stated that two witnesses have been interviewed so far: the individual seen in the video and the owner of the premises. No arrests have been made yet, as the case is currently classified as non-arrestable.

The investigation is being conducted under Section 29 of the Animal Welfare Act 2015, which addresses the alleged mistreatment of animals. The police are working to complete the case file to ensure appropriate legal proceedings can take place.

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No arrests have been made so far, as the case is classified as a non-arrestable offense.