SINGAPORE, June 25 -- Singaporean authorities are reportedly investigating a suspected animal abuse case in which a kitten was allegedly placed in a plastic container and rolled around at a worksite in Tuas.

The National Parks Board (NParks) confirmed it was alerted to the alleged mistreatment, which reportedly occurred at a workers' canteen in Tech Park Crescent on the night of March 26.

"NParks was alerted to an alleged mistreatment of a kitten at Tech Park Crescent and is looking into the matter," Jessica Kwok, NParks' group director for enforcement and investigation, was quoted saying by The Straits Times.

Previously, the case was referred to the authorities after the suspected perpetrator's manager allegedly refused to cooperate w...