{
  "id": 15532899,
  "title": "Animal welfare group urges probe into alleged sexual abuse of cat in viral video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/animal-welfare-group-urges-probe-into-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-cat-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T01:20:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/128506/animal-welfare-group-urges-probe-into-alleged-sexual-abuse-of-cat-in-viral-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Stray Animals Malaysia Association (SAFM) is calling for a thorough investigation into an alleged incident of sexual abuse involving a cat, following the rapid spread of a disturbing 55-second video on social media. The animal welfare group has urged the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Veterinary Services Department (DVS), and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to conduct an immediate, comprehensive inquiry into the matter. According to SAFM, if proven true, the alleged act would constitute severe animal cruelty and demand strict legal consequences. They have requested investigators to examine the potential applicability of Section 377 of the Penal Code, Section 29 of the Animal Welfare Act 2015, and other relevant statutes pertaining to online content. SAFM also seeks to identify the person involved, confirm the video's authenticity, pinpoint the incident's location, and gather all pertinent digital evidence. The priority, according to the association, should be locating the cat, evaluating its health status, and ensuring its protection. They urge authorities to act swiftly, prioritizing the animal's welfare and guaranteeing that anyone found accountable receives fair legal proceedings. It's crucial to note that these allegations have not been independently confirmed, and the video's authenticity and context are yet to be established.",
  "summary": "AUTHORITIES have been urged to investigate an alleged case of sexual abuse involving a cat after a disturbing 55-second video purportedly showing the act went viral on social media. The Stray Animals Malaysia Association (SAFM) called on the Royal Ma...",
  "key_points": [
    "Stray Animals Malaysia Association demands investigation into alleged cat sexual abuse.",
    "Royal Malaysia Police, Veterinary Services Department, and MCMC urged for inquiry.",
    "Section 377 of Penal Code, Section 29 of Animal Welfare Act 2015, and other statutes considered."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The call for a multi-agency inquiry highlights the growing pressure on Malaysian authorities to address digital evidence of animal cruelty through both welfare laws and penal statutes.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}