November 26, 2025
Animal rights activists hailed the Jakarta ban as a step in the right direction. PHOTO: DOG MEAT-FREE INDONESIA/THE STRAITS TIMES
Jakarta bans cat, dog and bat meat to prevent rabies transmission
Indonesia is one of a handful of countries that permit the sale of dog and cat meat, but a campaign against the practice has gained ground, with some cities imposing local bans on the trade in recent years.
