{
  "id": 19672265,
  "title": "Probe photo, video of cat being dangled out of truck, urges NGO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/probe-photo-video-of-cat-being-dangled-out-of-truck-urges-ngo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T15:55:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/11/12/probe-photo-video-of-cat-being-dangled-out-of-truck-urges-ngo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A photo circulated on social media showed a cat being dangled out a pickup truck's window with a cord tightly wrapped around its neck, prompting animal welfare group Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia (SAFM) to call for an investigation. The photograph, purportedly taken at Batu 2, Jalan Mersing, in Kluang, Johor, raised concerns over the cat's safety and possible cruelty. SAFM president R Kalaivanan expressed his distress over the image and requested the police and Johor veterinary services department to locate the cat, determine its well-being, and provide necessary veterinary care if required. Furthermore, Kalaivanan urged authorities to identify the individual involved and launch an investigation into potential violations under Section 29 of the Animal Welfare Act 2015, which pertains to animal cruelty. SAFM stated that they had received reports of the Kluang police probing the incident but emphasized the need for a comprehensive investigation and regular updates on their findings. The group also encouraged anyone possessing additional information or photographs related to the incident to come forward and assist the authorities.",
  "summary": "Animal welfare group Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia wants authorities to locate the cat and establish whether it is still alive.",
  "key_points": [
    "Photo of cat dangling from truck sparks animal welfare concerns",
    "Persatuan Haiwan Terbiar Malaysia calls for investigation",
    "Police and veterinary services urged to locate and care for cat"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}