A UK videographer’s claims of witnessing cat meat being sold in a hidden alleyway of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown have sparked outrage and demands for clarification among Malaysian netizens.
About the claim: In a series of images purportedly taken in June 2018 and posted on his social media accounts this week, Ragib Choudhury claimed to have discovered a cat meat stall hidden away in Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur. Choudhury said that while exploring the alley, he found himself inside an indoor market and encountered cats locked in cages.
“At the time, I simply thought, ‘Oh, cool. probably someone’s pet,’” he wrote. “As I walked in, I immediately felt all eyes watching me, as if I didn’t belong – the place was grungy, incredibly dirty and a place I knew I shouldn’t have come to.”
Choudhury then reportedly stumbled upon a meat stall with live cats inside two cages with a label indicating they were not for sale. He claimed he eventually witnessed cat meat being sliced in front of him.
“I then saw a lady who was dressed what felt like a Bond villain (she looked very cool to be fair) go up to the counter and there, right in front of me, the lady butcher cut up the cat meat. They both then started looking at me as I tried to discreetly take my last photos. All I knew was that I had to, and wanted to, get out of this place quickly.”
Commenters react: While the videographer’s post lacked concrete evidence, such as photos or videos of the alleged transaction, the Instagram post generated thousands of views and hundreds of comments. It has since been taken down. Malaysian netizens expressed horror and urged action from authorities, with some tagged the official accounts of the Royal Malaysia Police and Kuala Lumpur City Hall.
“Wait, I am Malaysian and I didn’t know that this exists? What? OMG!” a commenter wrote in shock.
“This is so sick,” another chimed in.
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