Jakarta Bans Dog and Cat Meat to Combat Rabies

Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, has officially banned the sale and consumption of dog and cat meat. The city's governor announced the new rule to prevent the transmission of rabies. Governor Pramono Anung confirmed the ban in a social media statement on Tuesday. He stated he signed the regulation, which prohibits selling animals that can carry rabies for food, on Monday. This action follows a promise he made one month earlier. The new regulation includes a six-month grace period for businesses to comply. The ban is a significant victory for animal rights groups that have long campaigned against the trade.