Jakarta – The Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) has rejected the plan to open a Cat Island tour on the Thousand Island. DKI Jakarta DPRD Commission B -lid PSI Francine Widjojo’s faction assessed that the plan is at risk of disturbing ecosystems in the Thousand Island region, especially on Tidung Kecil Island that would be used as the location of the thematic island of cats. Francine, who is also an animal welfare activist, reminded that cats are a natural predator for wildlife, especially birds. He referred to the area of Tidung Kecil Island to be a place for the conservation of the neighborhoods. “While the Jakarta KPKP office in 2019 released the Kutilang birds on Tidung Kecil -Island for the conservation of the species,” Francine told reporters on Monday (5/26/2025). Browse to continue with content as the DKI Jakarta provincial government moves cats in large quantities to the thousand islands, Francine is concerned about the sustainability of birds in the region. In addition, he emphasized the burden of maintaining cats because their life had to be treated. “On the other hand, the transfer from cats to the island can interfere with the ecosystem and will cause long -term maintenance burdens because it has to be treated for life,” he said. Francine reminds of moving cats to other places is not a solution at all. “In addition, Jakarta has only one animal health center, which will certainly be taxed if there is a cat island,” he said. He also suggested that the Cat Island program be led to a more strategic and sustainable activity, such as the addition of sterilization of street animals and the addition of animal health centers such as the mandate of the Minister of Agricultural Regulation (Permentan) number 64 of 2007. ” said Frankyn. On the other hand, Francine appreciated the loading of the veterinary animal health and health control program in the DKI Jakarta RPJMD concept regional regulation 2025-2029. “This is a very good first step to realize the animal -friendly Jakarta,” he concluded. Previously, the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung, opened an option to open a Cat Island tour on the thousand island. He also quoted the Japanese country that did so. “If we can realize it later, it can also be an income for the thousand islands, for people to come and then enjoy cat tours,” Pramono said in Jakarta City Hall on Thursday (3/13). “So the idea of Cat Island is not new. In Japan it was done. And the island of cats in Japan is an extraordinary tourist destination,” he continued. (FCA/FCA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here
PSI rejects Cat Island Tourism Plan on Thousand Islands: Disturb Ecosystems
