PETPOSITIVE SAYS:
PETPOSITIVE IS THRILLED with the formation of a brand new animal welfare coalition last week.
Called myZoo, it aims to tackle issues faced by animals in zoological gardens around the country.
Zoos have played an integral and indispensable role in educating people about wildlife around the globe.
By bringing us close to wild and exotic animals, they have provided us a wealth of information about them.
Through our close encounter with them we have learnt the importance of the need to respect, protect and most important of all, keep their species from becoming extinct.
Zoos in Malaysia, however, have come under scathing attack by animal advocates, as well as the public for their mistreatment of these animals under their care.
There have been clear cases of some outfits being concerned more about the animals' financial entertainment value rather than the rights of such animals to health, freedom and proper care.
Therefore it is most timely that myZoo has been set up.
Petpositive is pleased and hopes that myZoo will quickly become a powerful watchdog group, amongst others, to keep all the zoological gardens in Malaysia in check for violations of animal abuse and neglect.
Petpositive hopes that zoos across the country on their part will cooperate fully with myZoo by working with them to improve the quality of lives of all animals kept in our zoos.
We wish myZoo every success in their noble endeavor
PET+BLOGSPOT
Press Release by myZoo:
INAUGURAL MALAYSIAN NGO COALITION TO TACKLE ZOO ANIMAL WELFARE ISSUES
Kuala Lumpur, 7 July 2010 – Six Malaysian NGOs signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday to establish “myZOO”- a Malaysian NGO coalition dedicated to tackling zoo animal welfare issues. Two international organisations, ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society) and the World Society for The Protection of Animals (WSPA), will play advisory roles in the coalition.
A 2009 survey conducted by ACRES into the welfare standards at thirty-nine zoos in Peninsular Malaysia revealed that the majority of the zoos failed to meet acceptable standards for the well-being of the animals. In 2010, a follow up survey of ten of these zoos revealed that welfare standards remained unchanged, or had in fact worsened in some zoos.
“There have been increasing numbers of reports of cruelty to zoo animal and members of the public have also been actively voicing their concerns. It is our responsibility to end this cruelty and take positive action” said Dr. Kavita Kaur, spokesperson for myZOO.
Green Wings, Malaysian Animal Welfare Society, Sahabat Alam Malaysia, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Johor, SPCA Penang, SPCA Selangor are the founding members of “myZOO” whose Vision is “A future where all zoo animals experience optimal welfare in Malaysia”. Its Mission is “To encourage all stakeholders to prioritise zoo animal welfare and strive towards achieving optimal standards”
“The establishment of this coalition is timely as Parliament just started debating the Wildlife Conservation Bill 2010. This enactment of this law is pivotal for the welfare of zoo animals. The seven Malaysian NGOs and their members are fully supportive of the Bill and are confident that the passing of this Bill will signal our country’s strong commitment toward the protection of animals” said Mr. Ahmad Kamal Bin Mohd Ali, protem Chairman of myZOO and Council Member of Sahabat Alam Malaysia.
The MOU was signed at the 2nd Malaysia Zoo Animal Welfare Roundtable Discussions from 5th – 6th July and witnessed by Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) and Senator Dr. S. Ramakrishnan.
“The formation of myZOO is the first humble step on a very big mission to relieve and prevent suffering of zoo animals in Malaysia” said Senator Dr. S. Ramakrishnan.
myZOO will begin work immediately and initially focus on making improvements at the ten Malaysian zoos covered in the above survey. myZOO will also create awareness on the importance of zoo animal welfare amongst the community, so that everyone can play an active role. Through partnerships with PERHILITAN and other relevant authorities and organisations, myZOO aim to make a positive difference for zoo animals in Malaysia.
Contact person:
Dr. Kavita Kaur
Email: myzoo2010@gmail.com
Hp: 012 262 3091
Kuala Lumpur, 7 July 2010 – Six Malaysian NGOs signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday to establish “myZOO”- a Malaysian NGO coalition dedicated to tackling zoo animal welfare issues. Two international organisations, ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society) and the World Society for The Protection of Animals (WSPA), will play advisory roles in the coalition.
A 2009 survey conducted by ACRES into the welfare standards at thirty-nine zoos in Peninsular Malaysia revealed that the majority of the zoos failed to meet acceptable standards for the well-being of the animals. In 2010, a follow up survey of ten of these zoos revealed that welfare standards remained unchanged, or had in fact worsened in some zoos.
“There have been increasing numbers of reports of cruelty to zoo animal and members of the public have also been actively voicing their concerns. It is our responsibility to end this cruelty and take positive action” said Dr. Kavita Kaur, spokesperson for myZOO.
Green Wings, Malaysian Animal Welfare Society, Sahabat Alam Malaysia, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Johor, SPCA Penang, SPCA Selangor are the founding members of “myZOO” whose Vision is “A future where all zoo animals experience optimal welfare in Malaysia”. Its Mission is “To encourage all stakeholders to prioritise zoo animal welfare and strive towards achieving optimal standards”
“The establishment of this coalition is timely as Parliament just started debating the Wildlife Conservation Bill 2010. This enactment of this law is pivotal for the welfare of zoo animals. The seven Malaysian NGOs and their members are fully supportive of the Bill and are confident that the passing of this Bill will signal our country’s strong commitment toward the protection of animals” said Mr. Ahmad Kamal Bin Mohd Ali, protem Chairman of myZOO and Council Member of Sahabat Alam Malaysia.
The MOU was signed at the 2nd Malaysia Zoo Animal Welfare Roundtable Discussions from 5th – 6th July and witnessed by Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) and Senator Dr. S. Ramakrishnan.
“The formation of myZOO is the first humble step on a very big mission to relieve and prevent suffering of zoo animals in Malaysia” said Senator Dr. S. Ramakrishnan.
myZOO will begin work immediately and initially focus on making improvements at the ten Malaysian zoos covered in the above survey. myZOO will also create awareness on the importance of zoo animal welfare amongst the community, so that everyone can play an active role. Through partnerships with PERHILITAN and other relevant authorities and organisations, myZOO aim to make a positive difference for zoo animals in Malaysia.
Contact person:
Dr. Kavita Kaur
Email: myzoo2010@gmail.com
Hp: 012 262 3091
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