Target: Datuk Hamzah Ahmad, Penang Police Chief, Malaysia
Goal: Secure the prompt arrest and felony-level prosecution of the person who kicked a defenseless cat into a drain twice.
A viral video shows a quiet roadside cat enduring two brutal kicks that sent the animal plunging into a drainage ditch. The assailant delivered the first blow without provocation, strolled into a nearby eatery, then returned to inflict a second kick while onlookers watched in shock. Footage indicates the cat never threatened or touched the man before the attacks.
Eyewitnesses and social-media users have expressed widespread outrage, demanding accountability for this deliberate cruelty. Commenters have called for the perpetrator to face prison time under Malaysia’s Animal Welfare Act, which allows for stiff penalties—including jail time and substantial fines—for intentional harm to animals. Yet as of now, the individual seen in the video has not been identified or charged.
Animal-abuse incidents, especially those caught on camera, can normalize violence and embolden future offenders if left unchecked. A decisive investigation and vigorous prosecution would send a clear message that society will not tolerate senseless cruelty against voiceless creatures. Swift action is essential to achieve justice for the injured cat and to deter similar acts.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Datuk Hamzah Ahmad,
A widely circulated video captured a man approaching a calm cat on Jalan Besar and kicking the animal straight into a drain. Moments later, the same individual exited a restaurant, glanced at the helpless cat, and delivered a second kick, again sending the animal tumbling into the ditch.
This behavior reflects a blatant violation of Malaysia’s Animal Welfare Act, which forbids the intentional infliction of pain or distress on animals. The community has responded with anger and sorrow, imploring law-enforcement authorities to treat this incident with the seriousness it deserves. Allowing an offender to walk free risks emboldening others who might harm animals for sport.
We respectfully urge the Penang Police to identify, arrest, and recommend felony-level charges against the suspect shown in the video. A rigorous prosecution, followed by appropriate sentencing and a court-ordered ban on future animal ownership, would demonstrate that Penang stands firmly against cruelty and will protect even its smallest residents.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Muhammed Fatih Beki
