"These animals don't have a voice, and it's incumbent upon us to make sure that they are protected," says Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam in a CNA interview. SINGAPORE: Singapore must take a firm stand against those who deliberately harm animals, while educating the public on responsible pet ownership, said Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam. Reflecting on a spate of high-profile community cat deaths earlier this year – including four incidents in Yishun, Punggol and Tampines – Mr