The angry crowd
More than 30 outraged animal activists today gathered at the groundfloor of DAP Serdang building where a young woman who was caught on camera torturing two kittens was about to apologise to request for a direct meeting with her.
Three of them, comprising of Petpositive representative, Lynn Wong, Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better coordinator, Christine Lai, and animal lover, Cheryl Chong, were allowed to enter the first-floor office for a closed-door meeting after the abuser issued a statement of apology through Serdang assemblyman, Ean Yong Hian Wah, and Member of Parliament, Teo Nie Ching.
The activists told Komunitikini that they were concerned about the brutal torture of two kittens by the abuser and intend to ensure she does not repeat the cruelty.
They also asked why the woman wanted to hurt the kittens.
The closed-door meeting between the activists, the abuser, her mother, and Ean Yong was completed in an hour with some activists finally agreeing to grant her a second chance.
Teo, Chow's mother, Chow and Ean
“She is remorseful and promised not to do it again. Now we expect the authorities to continue with the case,” said Wong.
Lai, on the other hand, has recommended the abuser undergo a counseling session with a good psychiatrist at Universiti of Malaya Medical Centre.
She opined that the girl, whose mother was a subject of domestic violence when she was a child, should not exaggerate her background as an excuse for her cruelty.
“I am also a single mother but my children are not like that. A mother must be able to talk to them, teach them what is right and wrong. Do not just leave your child to school or society,” she added
Abuser: I cannot control my behaviour
Earlier on, the abuser by the name of Chow Xiao Wei, said she was unable to control her emotions and behaviour when committing the abuses.
“I only realise my mistake after watching the video,” she said.
Chow, whose photos have been widely circulated online, admitted that she tortured two kittens and one cat that day.
“Realising the case is serious, my mum accompanied me for a psychiatric treatment a few days ago. My mum is the sole breadwinner of the family after divorcing with my dad,” she said in a statement.
“I hope public can forgive me and give me a second chance to redeem myself. I promise to love and respect every living being from now,” she added.
When asked, Chow said she had never abused any animal prior to this incident and never caused problems at school.
She said she is willing to become a volunteer in animal organisation if she is approached.
Chow has also lodged a police report over the death threats she received via SMS and Facebook messages after the video was posted online recently.
Chow’s mother, who declined to comment when Komunitikini visited her food stall last Friday, said she was very sad and sorry over the matter.
“I hope people will forgive my daughter and not throw their rage on us again,” she said.
Meanwhile, the veterinary service department said Chow can be charged under Section 44 of Animal Act 1953, which carries a penalty of six months or RM200 fine or both.
Its department enforcement assistant, Mohd Zamri Zulkepli, said a member of public is planning to file a report against Chow tomorrow.
Komunitikini on last Thursday highlighted a five-minute video depicting a plump youth flinging, kicking and trampling two kittens that has gone viral on social networking site Facebook.
Facebook users successfully hunted down who they think is the suspect two days ago, who bears a physical resemblance to the person in the video, and possesses the same clothes and cap worn by him or her.
Disgusting that Ean Yong should be offering his support to an animal abuser. Is this how desperate DAP has become that they will set up meetings for animal abusers?Stupid girl has no remorse, just excuses – low life should go to jail. Today cats and kittens, tomorrow?
Disgusting that Ean Yong should be offering his support to an animal abuser. Is this how desperate DAP has become that they will set up meetings for animal abusers?Stupid girl has no remorse, just excuses – low life should go to jail. Today cats and kittens, tomorrow?
If DAP continues to focus on wrong matters, they will be dead in GE13.
Do not shield and waste time on this sadistic cruel liar with the f@*k face, s*@t hair and stubborn look (same description goes for her mother in bringing up this useless piece of s*@t)! Let her be fined and go to jail. Lodge police report and hand her over to police. Teach her a lesson.
Don’t believe this cruel, sadistic tomboy liar with the s*@t face, s*@t hair and stubborn look.
Lodge a police report and hand her over. Let her stay in the lock-up. Then fine and jail her.
After that, send her to SPCA and PAWS to clean cat shit with her bare hands.
Remember: don’t let this sadistic tomboy feed animals alone and keep her under close supervision. A leopard never changes its spots.
Today cats and kittens. Tomorrow?
TOMORROW YOU LAH!!
You people react so aggressively to this “Abuser”. How about reacting the same to those responsible for the deaths of those who were in Police and MACC custody?
Since she is brave enough to apologize publicly and promised not to repeat her wrong doing why continue to abuse her verbally?
And what is wrong for DAP to arrange for her to apologize publicly?
You think DAP should crucify her instead?
( I am not a DAP member or Supporter)
First of all, congratulations to all those who managed to track down this girl. That was good detective work, and shows that it is not always that easy for wicked people to “get away with it”. Secondly, while it is commendable that society is ready to give this girl a second chance, that chance should only be given with strings attached. First of all, this girl must be made to endure some form of penalty. It is not right to simply forgive her without retribution or she will not fully repent. Be careful with the kind of message that is being sent out to society. Secondly, she should be monitored for some time to come because it is hard to believe that she is truly sorry. She is only sorry because she got caught. She may, or may not, do something equally horrific, or even worse, in the future. She needs to be protected from herself. Her mother is too busy (as is evident), to watch her closely.
Sensibly put my friend!!! However there are 2 points here which I am not satisfied about. No1. the penalty! A measly $200. Is this the maximum penalty for such an action? If so, I think our Law Makers should seriously relook at it as I doubt this would be a deterrent to future would be offenders. To them, this is “NO SWEAT LAR”!!!! Secondly for the accused, I quote “I cannot control my behaviour”. I really dont know how much good the counselling and such will do. Only time will tell.
Just bcoz of ur father doesn’t like ur mom anymore, doesn’t justify you to put ur anger to other living things. Lame excuses. More pathic to animal that cannot fight back.She herself confused for trying to be a male. That politician should recomended the authority to put you in TANJUNG RAMBUTAN for observation. The politician suppose to consider her dangerous to our sociaty. Period.
macam mana mau sokong dap, pasal kucing pun dia orang sibuk,
macam mana mau sokong dap, pasal kucing pun dia orang sibuk,
correct correct
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dap representative give shame to all yb’s, same level wit ngo haiwan , time to change, change to mca,
It’s people like you who give the so called animal activists a bad name! DAP serves all rakyak. If the girl and her mother sought DAP help to arrange a PC, it doesn’t mean DAP condones her action. Got it? Let the justice take its course instead of you blaring like a loud speakers with 4 letter words.
What do all of you in here understand the psychology of a person who had witnessed and endured physical violence by her father? You all only know how to chastise and verbally abuse her without trying to understand the situation she grew up with. You are no better than the cat abuser esp you Christine Lai. Dont try to act like you’re very smart and compassionate. You understand nothing about human psychology. As much as I despise the cruelty to the cats, I still forgive her as she has already apologised and expressed her remorse. Whether it is sincere or not, that is between her and God. You all hanya pandai kutuk saja. There are many more urgent matters that need our attention like the death of Kugan, Teoh Beng Hock and Aminurrashid . How come I dont see you all come here to shout and scream justice and punishment to the culprits? How come I dont see you all went all out to demonstrate in grand scale until justice is delivered? Your so called humanity and compassion go to animals instead of fellow human beings. Sounds like liberals in Hollywood. What the hell is going on in Malaysia? You all have turned yourself into Hollywood clowns!!
Terima kasih, Ninafanty. I find it disturbing how we are taking out our collective moral outrage and anger on this girl, as though there aren’t other issues and as though we fully understand the reasons behind her actions. Compassion = forgive, understand, let someone live. If people can’t bring themselves to do that, then he who is without guilt may cast the first stone…
These people have no jobs? So free? Why can’t they make themselves more useful?
oh how i wish the same backlash would happen when the likes of Beng Hock, Anwar and Kugan were tortured by people who are much much more powerful than the girl.