Target: Dato’ Abdul Kadir bin Abu Hashim, Director-General, Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN), Malaysia
Goal: Identify the offender seen in a viral clip where a chained monkey is slapped and struck, then seek the maximum penalties under Malaysia’s Wildlife Conservation Act.
A distressing video shows a monkey chained, slapped several times, and struck while visibly panicked. An animal rights group has publicly urged authorities to investigate, citing violations of Malaysia’s Wildlife Conservation Act 2010. The footage depicts clear suffering and has sparked widespread outrage.
The animal was restrained by a chain and repeatedly hit, which would meet the Act’s prohibitions on causing unnecessary pain and suffering. The Stray Animal Foundation of Malaysia has called for witnesses to come forward and for swift enforcement. Under Section 86 of the Wildlife Conservation Act, offenders face fines up to RM100,000, imprisonment up to three years, or both.
Strong action is needed to deter copycats and to protect wildlife. A prompt, thorough inquiry, seizure and veterinary evaluation of the monkey, and if warranted, charges seeking the highest lawful sentence will send a clear message. This petition urges the Department of Wildlife and National Parks of Peninsular Malaysia (PERHILITAN) to prioritize this case, pursue prosecution, and request a court-ordered ban on owning or handling wildlife, along with counseling where appropriate.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Dato’ Abdul Kadir bin Abu Hashim,
We respectfully request immediate action regarding a widely shared video that shows a chained monkey being slapped and struck, causing evident distress. Animal advocates have urged an investigation, and the conduct portrayed appears to contravene Malaysia’s Wildlife Conservation Act 2010.
Please direct a rapid investigation to verify the facts, secure the animal for veterinary assessment, and identify the individual involved. If the evidence supports the allegations, we ask that your office work with enforcement and prosecutors to seek the maximum penalties available under Section 86, including fines, imprisonment, and a court-ordered prohibition on owning or handling wildlife.
Firm, visible enforcement will protect animals and reassure the public that cruelty will not be tolerated. We also encourage coordination with PERHILITAN’s state offices and PERHILITAN’s communications teams to invite witness tips, so the case can be resolved quickly and justly.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Adam Jones
