Public Outrage Erupts After Viral Footage
On 24 May, 2025, authorities arrested a man after videos went viral showing him spray-painting a monkey trapped inside a cage with blue paint.
The incident, which occurred in Taman Desa Moccis, Shah Alam, Selangor, sparked widespread outrage among the public and animal welfare advocates.
The footage captured the monkey struggling and showing clear signs of distress as the blue paint was sprayed on it.
Additionally, another person was present in the video but passively watched without intervening to stop the man’s actions.
These clips quickly spread across social media, sparking urgent demands for official action.
Veterinary Officer’s Report Leads to Arrest
A police report was lodged at 2.10 a.m. on Saturday, May 24, by a veterinary officer from the Petaling district after spotting one of the videos online.
Sungai Buloh police chief Superintendent Mohd Hafiz Muhammad Nor said the matter was handed over to the Department of Veterinary Services and the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) for further action.
Perhilitan later filed a separate report, which led to the suspect’s arrest, NST reported.
Animal Rights Group Urges Legal Action
The animal welfare organization Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM) expressed strong condemnation of the cruelty.
In a statement reported by Free Malaysia Today, the group called on the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure legal action is taken.
SAFM stated that Perhilitan must act quickly to bring the perpetrator to justice and stated that animal abuse will not be tolerated.
SAFM president R. Kalaivanan emphasised that there is no place for cruelty against wildlife. He added that the group will continue monitoring the case closely to ensure accountability.
They also urged anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident to report it to both the police and Perhilitan.
Charges Against the Man
The man may be charged under Section 86 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010, which carries penalties of RM5,000 (approx. S$1,525) to RM50,000 (approx. S$15,247), up to one year in prison, or both.
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