Overview

• NParks concluded that Shere Khan, the injured Punggol cat euthanized on May 12, likely suffered blunt force trauma from a traffic accident, ruling out deliberate cruelty.
• The investigation into King Kong’s death in Yishun, found disembowelled on May 9, is ongoing, with NParks treating it as a suspected animal cruelty case.
• Community members in Yishun have intensified efforts, including a $500 reward and private investigator, to identify King Kong’s killer and raise awareness of animal welfare issues.
• Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong announced collaborations between town councils, NParks, and animal welfare groups to enhance public awareness and strengthen protections for community cats.
• Advocates are urging MPs to enact clearer and tougher animal protection laws, as public outrage grows over the recent incidents and perceived gaps in enforcement.