Johor Driver Slammed After Being Caught Hanging Kitten From Moving 4x4, Police Investigating

Malaysians were horrified after a social media post captured an act of animal abuse in which a man was spotted dangling a young cat out of his car window while driving in Johor.

In the video, which has since gone viral, the tabby kitten is seen hanging by a green leash around its neck as the driver operates a red 4WD along Batu 2, Jalan Mersing, Kluang, at 9:50 AM yesterday (12 November).

He later pulled the cat back into the vehicle using the same leash.

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While unverified, a Threads post by the account @kluanghariini alleged that the kitten in the viral video is still alive.

SAFM urges immediate probe

Unsurprisingly, the video quickly drew backlash from social media users, who heavily condemned the blatant act of animal abuse. Others also questioned why no bystanders stepped in to confront the driver and save the animal when they witnessed the incident.

The video has also caught the attention of Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM). In a Facebook post, the NGO said it is taking the matter seriously and urged the authorities—including the police and the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS)—to launch an immediate probe to identify the individual involved and ensure the kitten's safety.

“If there is evidence of animal abuse, stern action must be taken in accordance with the Animal Welfare Act 2015 (Act 772),” it stated. SAFM also called for updates on the investigation and the animal's condition to be made public.

The NGO is urging members of the public with information regarding the incident to step forward and assist with the police investigation.

The suspect is said to be a former teacher

Meanwhile, in a New Straits Times (NST) report, Kluang District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Bahrin Mohd Nor said police had yet to receive an official report regarding the incident.

However, a Facebook group administrator has provided police with details of the man and his pickup truck. It is believed that the suspect is a former secondary school teacher.

A police officer is expected to lodge a report based on the viral post to allow an official investigation to proceed.

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