Animal welfare officers told to inspect Klang Cat Park over ‘neglect’ claims

Klang Royal City Council. Facebook picture.

PUTRAJAYA: The officers in charge of animal welfare in Selangor have been directed to immediately inspect the Klang Cat Park following allegations of neglect.

In a statement on Monday (Sept 2), the Veterinary Services Department confirmed that it had received complaints that the animals at the Klang Cat Park in Bukit Raja had been neglected.

"Initial information obtained by the department indicated that this cat park is a shelter for cats managed by the Klang Royal City Council.

"Following the complaints, the department has directed the officers in charge of animal welfare in Selangor to conduct an immediate inspection to investigate the management of animal activities at the premises," it said.

The department also urged members of the public to refrain from speculating on the case.

It was reported earlier that just two weeks after its grand opening, the Klang Cat Park has come under fire from animal lovers.

Two incriminating videos have surfaced on social media showing sickly-looking cats locked up in enclosures. One of the videos also appears to show a dead cat inside an enclosure.

The Cat Park, located at the Pavilion Wetland in Bandar Bukit Raja, is an initiative of the council and was opened in mid-August by Selangor Permaisuri Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin.

The park was built for the council at a cost of RM800,000.