Malaysians express outrage over dog murder video
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- Malaysian Animal Rights Society president N. Surendran said he was taken aback when …
PETALING JAYA, Sept 7 — Malaysians expressed their outrage at a viral video showing a young boy killing a puppy viciously.
It is unclear whether the boy is Malaysian although a Facebook posting by one of his purported friends claimed he was a resident of Jelebu, Negri Sembilan.
Malaysian Animal Rights Society president N. Surendran said he was taken aback when he saw the video over the weekend.
“This is a crime and action must be taken against the culprit, even within a juvenile context,” he said.
Surendran demanded an official investigation to be made.
Surendran demanded an official investigation to be made.
“While the police can take action, the Department of Veterinary Sciences has the obligation and the prosecuting powers to remand the boy.”
“At the same time, the society must know that it is wrong to torture stray animals.
“This is will send a message to create awareness that animal cruelty is a crime.”
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals patron Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye said the actions of the boy was “deeply shocking” and expressed concern that he may not have thought it was wrong to kill the dog.
Lee called for those who were acquainted with the boy to inform the child’s parents or his school.
“His parents must educate him about the subject of showing respect towards animals.”
Lee said it would be unfortunate if it became known that the boy was allowed to harm the animal in “such an inhuman way”.
Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better founder Wani Muthiah said the incident showed a declining standard of moral values in the national education system.
“The boy does not feel that his actions are wrong because the education system does not include compassion for animals as part of moral studies.”
The 50-second video showed the boy violently swinging the puppy by its tail and then releasing it into the air where it fell to its death.
As off 7pm yesterday, the video was shared on Facebook by 9,160 users and had 473 likes.
Users reacted to the video with anger and directed hurtful comments at the boy, who appeared to be about the age of a primary school student.
