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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alisha Rahaman Sarkar

Jakarta to soon outlaw sale and consumption of dog and cat meat amid calls for nationwide ban

Authorities in Indonesia's capital are preparing to issue a new law to ban the consumption and trade of dog and cat meat to curb rabies and advance animal welfare.

Jakarta governor Pramono Anung announced earlier this month the law will make it illegal to sell or serve dog and cat meat in the capital, a move which has been widely welcomed by animal rights activists.

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