Perak’s stray animal programme should be model for Malaysia, says deputy minister

The "Perak Pawsitive Initiative" by the Perak State Government serves as a commendable model for managing stray animal populations sustainably, with the potential to enhance public safety, veterinary health, and community well-being.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Datuk Chan Foong Hin, highlighted the initiative's success in fostering strategic collaborations and its comprehensive approach, including proposals for legal reforms and promoting microchipping and shelters.

The initiative's alignment through federal and state cooperation with the Department of Veterinary Services aims to achieve "Zero Stray" status.

Upcoming programs will offer neutering, licensing, and health services to further these goals.

IPOH, Oct 1 — The sustainable and responsible approach implemented by the Perak State Government through the “Perak Pawsitive Initiative” should serve as a model and good example for strengthening the management of stray animal populations nationwide.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Datuk Chan Foong Hin said this integrated effort not only addresses animal welfare but also has the potential to resolve issues concerning public safety, veterinary health, and community harmony.

“Recently, I received a courtesy visit from YB Puan Sandrea Ng Shy Ching, the Perak State Executive Councillor for Housing and Local Government, accompanied by a delegation from the Perak Pawsitive Initiative. They presented the efforts and approaches currently being implemented in Perak to address the issue of stray dogs and cats.

“The efforts and initiatives, which began in 2024, have successfully fostered strategic collaborations among various stakeholders,” he said in a statement today.

Chan added that he appreciates the state government’s plans to strengthen the legal and enforcement framework regarding this issue, including proposals to enact relevant bylaws, mandate microchipping for owned dogs, and construct shelters for stray animals.

“In my view, such an approach is crucial because the issue of stray animals is not merely about animal management; it also impacts public safety, veterinary health, animal welfare, and community harmony,” he said.

Meanwhile, he noted that continuous coordination between the federal and state governments is vital to ensure that the various initiatives being implemented move in tandem towards a clear objective.

This includes ensuring that policies, guidelines, veterinary technical aspects, and animal population management strategies are aligned through close cooperation with the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) at both federal and state levels.

Commenting on the Perak Pawsitive Initiative, he stated that 13 neutering sessions have been conducted across the state, covering 1,355 dogs and 1,047 cats, in addition to the issuance of 1,303 dog licenses.

“This approach involves collaboration between NGOs, veterinary clinics, local authorities in Perak, and the Perak State Department of Veterinary Services, with the long-term goal of achieving a “Zero Stray” status in a gradual and sustainable manner,” he said.

The next programme is scheduled for October 17 and 18 at the Teluk Intan Municipal Council (MPTI) Rest House Hall, offering subsidised neutering for dogs and cats, dog licence applications and renewals, as well as free health check-ups and vaccinations. — Bernama

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霹雳州政府的“霹雳州积极动物保护计划”为可持续地管理流浪动物数量树立了值得称赞的榜样，并有可能提高公共安全、兽医健康和社区福祉。

农业及粮食安全部副部长拿督陈峰兴强调了该倡议在促进战略合作方面取得的成功及其全面方法，包括提出法律改革建议以及推广微芯片植入和动物收容所。

该计划通过联邦和州政府与兽医服务部门的合作，旨在实现“零流浪动物”的目标。

即将推出的项目将提供绝育、许可证发放和健康服务，以进一步实现这些目标。

怡保，10月1日讯——霹雳州政府通过“霹雳州积极行动”实施的可持续和负责任的做法，应该成为全国加强流浪动物种群管理的典范和良好榜样。

农业及粮食安全部副部长拿督陈峰兴表示，这项综合举措不仅关注动物福利，还有可能解决公共安全、兽医健康和社区和谐等问题。

“近日，霹雳州房屋及地方政府事务行政议员吴诗菁女士率领霹雳州关爱动物倡议组织代表团来访。他们介绍了霹雳州目前为解决流浪猫狗问题所采取的措施和方法。”

“这些始于2024年的努力和举措，已成功促进了各利益相关方之间的战略合作，”他今天在一份声明中表示。

陈先生补充说，他赞赏州政府加强有关此问题的法律和执法框架的计划，包括制定相关细则、强制要求为家养犬只植入芯片以及为流浪动物建造收容所的提议。

“在我看来，这种做法至关重要，因为流浪动物问题不仅仅是动物管理的问题；它还会影响公共安全、兽医健康、动物福利和社区和谐，”他说。

与此同时，他指出，联邦政府和州政府之间的持续协调至关重要，以确保正在实施的各项举措能够朝着明确的目标齐头并进。

这包括通过与联邦和州兽医服务部 (DVS) 的密切合作，确保政策、指南、兽医技术方面和动物种群管理策略保持一致。

在评论霹雳州“积极行动”计划时，他表示，该州已开展了 13 场绝育手术，为 1355 只狗和 1047 只猫进行了绝育，此外还发放了 1303 张狗许可证。

他说：“这种方法涉及非政府组织、兽医诊所、霹雳州地方当局和霹雳州兽医服务部门之间的合作，其长期目标是以渐进和可持续的方式实现‘零流浪动物’的目标。”

下一项活动定于10月17日和18日在安顺市议会（MPTI）招待所大厅举行，届时将提供犬猫绝育补贴、犬只许可证申请和续期，以及免费健康检查和疫苗接种。——马新社

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