The TikTok video that exposed the scene lasted less than a minute but the backlash was swift.
PETALING JAYA: Leashed to a chair and pacing beside a donation box, a meerkat at a Kuala Lumpur mall has become the face of growing public outrage over animal exploitation in Malaysia’s booming pop-up zoo industry. Viewers flooded the comments, calling the display “cruel”, “heartbreaking” and “a disgrace”.In the background, shoppers walked by, seemingly unfazed by the small, visibly distressed animal tethered in place for public amusement.
”He appealed to the public to report suspected abuse and stop supporting entertainment that exploits animals.“Animals deserve to be treated with dignity. If you witness mistreatment, do not stay silent. Speak up and report it. Together, we can create a society that protects and respects all living beings.”Veterinarian Dr Salehatul Khuzaimah Mohamad Ali said exotic animals, such as meerkats, are especially vulnerable to stress in captive environments.
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