Indonesian woman jailed for beating cat to death

PETALING JAYA: An Indonesian woman was sentenced to six months' jail by the Sessions Court here today (Nov 23) for animal cruelty after she beat a cat to death.

Judge Azrul Darus handed down the sentence to trader Hotimah, 60, who sells banana fritters, after she pleaded guilty to the charge.

She was charged with beating a cat to death with a broom at a shop in Serdang Jaya, Seri Kembangan, here, at 7.46am on Aug 20.

The charge, under Section 29 (1) (a) of the Animal Welfare Act 2015 (Act 772), provides a fine of between RM20,000 and RM100,000 or imprisonment of up to three years, or both, if found guilty.

Hotimah, who was in the dock, broke into tears after hearing the sentence.

She was ordered to serve the sentence from today.

A prosecuting officer from the Selangor Veterinary Service Department prosecuted, while Hotomah was unrepresented. -- Bernama