PSI DKI supports regulations for regulations that prohibit the consumption of dog meat, warnings about the dangers of rabies

Jakarta – Member of the Commission B DPRD DKI Jakarta of the PSI faction, Francine Widjojo, said that her party supported the plan of DKI -Governor Pramono Anung to issue regulations that prohibit the consumption of dog and cat meat. He said dogs and cats are not animals for consumption. “We appreciate that the Governor immediately went ‘quickly’ and will issue his regulation in government regulation in about 1 month. It is also in line with national policy, because the target of Indonesia is to be rabies by 2030. (14/10/2025). He said dogs and cats are not classified as food law. have to transfer rabies. Apart from health reasons, the dogs that are traded are often stolen and are often poisoned and abused by the perpetrators, “he said. Francine said the area around Jakarta is still not free from rabies. He said the government should be firm to prevent the transmission of rabies. We must therefore continue to be vigilant, and one way is to prevent animals that are susceptible, or have the potential to transfer rabies or trade in Jakarta, “he explained. Francine also used the DKI Jakarta regional regulatory number 11 of 1995 regarding the surveillance of rabies and control and control. Reviews should be done to correct typos. Animalware should be needed to infect rabies in their homes, give rabies and report whether their animals show symptoms of rabies, but the word mandatory is actually prohibited, “he said. Rabies transmits (HPR). He said. So dog meat should not be consumed in Jakarta. In principle, I agree, “Pramono said on Monday (13/10). (Bell/HAF)