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flag Jakarta to ban dog and cat meat trade over health and welfare concerns, amid industry pushback.

flag Jakarta plans to ban dog and cat meat trade to reduce rabies risks and improve animal welfare, following a report estimating 9,000 dogs are killed monthly for consumption. flag Governor Pramono Anung announced the move after consulting with animal rights group Dog Meat Free Indonesia, citing public health and animal protection concerns. flag While praised by advocates, the ban faces pushback from some businesses over cultural and economic impacts. flag Enforcement details remain unclear, but the city aims to finalize the decree within a month.

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