A community cat named “King Kong” was found brutally abused in Yishun, Singapore.
The cat, which was well-loved by residents of the Oleander Breeze @ Yishun housing estate, was discovered early on Friday, 9 May 2025. Its eyes had been gouged out, and its body and internal organs were dismembered.
Home Affairs and Law Minister K Shanmugam, who also serves as a Member of Parliament for Yishun GRC, condemned the act on his Facebook page.
Describing the incident as “shocking cruelty”, he questioned the nature of a person capable of committing such an act, stating, “What kind of person would do something like this? This is not how humans should behave.”
The incident has sparked outrage among the community and animal welfare groups. The cat, affectionately known as “King Kong”, was a familiar sight in the neighbourhood, with residents frequently feeding and caring for it.
The Sayang Our Singapore’s Community Cats Facebook group, which advocates for the welfare of community cats, shared details of the incident, expressing disbelief and sadness over the brutal act.
One of the regular feeders of King Kong expressed their devastation on social media, urging anyone with information to come forward. They described the cat as gentle and beloved by many, making the act of violence even more incomprehensible.
Minister Shanmugam’s post attracted numerous comments from concerned citizens, many expressing their horror and sadness. Some called for stricter penalties for animal abuse, while others demanded that the perpetrator be brought to justice swiftly.
Animal abuse cases in Singapore are subject to serious legal consequences.
Under the Animals and Birds Act, anyone found guilty of animal cruelty may face a fine of up to S$15,000 and/or imprisonment for up to 18 months. In cases involving severe harm or death, the penalties may be more severe, depending on the circumstances and intent.
The National Parks Board (NParks) has confirmed that they received feedback on a cat found dead at Yishun Street 51 and are currently investigating the matter. In a statement, NParks emphasised that they take all feedback regarding animal cruelty seriously.
“Members of the public can play a part by promptly reporting suspected cases of animal cruelty to NParks or providing potential evidence via our website at NParks feedback and enquiry, or call us via our Animal Response Centre at 1800-476-1600. As with all investigations, all forms of evidence are crucial to the process, and photographic and/or video-graphic evidence provided by the public will help,” NParks stated.
Yishun has previously been in the news for incidents of animal abuse, prompting authorities and community leaders to take proactive measures to protect community animals. Animal welfare groups have been advocating for increased surveillance and community awareness to prevent such incidents.
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