Man arrested after viral video shows kitten being beaten with aluminium broom

Police have arrested a man after a viral video surfaced showing him repeatedly beating a kitten with an aluminium broom in Bandar Tasik Idaman, Batu Gajah. The man surrendered himself to Batu Gajah District Police Headquarters after information about the incident was received around noon yesterday. According to Batu Gajah district police chief Assistant Commissioner Md Noor Aehawan Mohammad, the suspect admitted to using the broom to beat the kitten, claiming he acted out of concern for the animal's safety and to prevent potential damage to his vehicle if the kitten entered the engine compartment.

The kitten survived the attack and was taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment, with a veterinary report to be obtained for the ongoing investigation under relevant laws. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation on social media, with calls for action against the suspect and his employer.