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The Sun
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Melaka to introduce QR code tags for livestock in 2026
MELAKA: The Melaka government will roll out QR code tags for livestock in 2026 to enhance tracking and reduce accidents caused by stray animals. State Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh announced the initiative today at the Melaka State Legislative Assembly. The system will primarily target cattle and buffaloes, allowing authorities to identify owners of animals that wander onto roads and pose risks to motorists. Dr Akmal said manual ear tagging will begin this August as a preliminary step before the digital system is implemented. 'Once in place, this system will allow enforcement action against owners whose animals cause accidents, injuries or fatalities,' he said. The QR code tags will be integrated with Melaka's Digital Village Initiative to create a centralised livestock database. Farmers will undergo training and register their animals with the Department of Veterinary Services (JPV). Responding to concerns about counterfeiting, Dr Akmal assured that each tag will have a unique serial number to prevent duplication. 'If the animal is sold, the owner must notify JPV to update ownership and issue a new QR code,' he added. - Bernama

Barnama
2 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Melaka To Roll Out QR Code Tags For Livestock In 2026
MELAKA, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Melaka government will begin implementing QR code tags for livestock next year to track ownership and curb road accidents caused by free-roaming animals, State Rural Development, Agriculture and Food Security Committee chairman Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh said today. The system, primarily targeting cattle and buffaloes, will enable authorities to identify owners of animals that stray onto public roads and endanger motorists. Dr Akmal said the state will first mandate manual ear tagging of livestock starting this August, ahead of the digital rollout. 'Once in place, this system will allow enforcement action against owners whose animals cause accidents, injuries or fatalities,' he told the Melaka State Legislative Assembly at Seri Negeri. He was responding to a question from Datuk Khaidhirah Abu Zahar (BN–Rim) on the status of digital identification systems for stray livestock. Dr Akmal said the QR code system will be integrated with Melaka's Digital Village Initiative to create a centralised livestock database. Farmers will be given time to complete training and register their animals with the Department of Veterinary Services (JPV) before implementation. Responding to a follow-up by Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali (BN–Lendu) on the risk of counterfeiting, he said each tag would carry a unique serial number, making duplication difficult. 'If the animal is sold, the owner must notify JPV to update ownership and issue a new QR code,' he added. -- BERNAMA


The Sun
06-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Aidiladha: Penang JPV issues 1,056 outside slaughter permits this year
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Veterinary Services Department (JPV) has issued 1,056 Permit Sembelihan Luar (PSL), which are permits to slaughter animals outside an approved slaughterhouse, throughout the state in conjunction with this year's Hari Raya Aidiladha, Its director, Dr. Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, said that the PSL application which started on May 21 and ended yesterday was due to the festival and sacrificial worship tomorrow (June 7). 'The PSL involves a total number of animals to be sacrificed, namely 3,363 cows, 19 buffaloes, 777 goats, 56 sheep, and five camels in five districts in Penang,' she said when contacted by Bernama today. She also said that the permission was granted under the Animals (Control of Slaughter) Rules 2009, and therefore the Penang JPV reminds all parties involved in the implementation of the sacrificial ritual to always comply with all the provisions of the law. Saira Banu said that the important things that need to be adhered to include all outdoor slaughtering must have a valid permit from the state JPV, the slaughtering process must be carried out in a clean area, have good drainage facilities, and does not disturb public order. Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Aidiladha tomorrow.


The Sun
06-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Penang issues 1,056 outdoor slaughter permits for Aidiladha
GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Veterinary Services Department (JPV) has issued 1,056 Permit Sembelihan Luar (PSL), which are permits to slaughter animals outside an approved slaughterhouse, throughout the state in conjunction with this year's Hari Raya Aidiladha, Its director, Dr. Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, said that the PSL application which started on May 21 and ended yesterday was due to the festival and sacrificial worship tomorrow (June 7). 'The PSL involves a total number of animals to be sacrificed, namely 3,363 cows, 19 buffaloes, 777 goats, 56 sheep, and five camels in five districts in Penang,' she said when contacted by Bernama today. She also said that the permission was granted under the Animals (Control of Slaughter) Rules 2009, and therefore the Penang JPV reminds all parties involved in the implementation of the sacrificial ritual to always comply with all the provisions of the law. Saira Banu said that the important things that need to be adhered to include all outdoor slaughtering must have a valid permit from the state JPV, the slaughtering process must be carried out in a clean area, have good drainage facilities, and does not disturb public order. Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Aidiladha tomorrow.

Barnama
06-06-2025
- General
- Barnama
Aidiladha: Penang JPV Issues 1,056 Outside Slaughter Permits This Year
GEORGE TOWN, June 6 (Bernama) -- The Penang Veterinary Services Department (JPV) has issued 1,056 Permit Sembelihan Luar (PSL), which are permits to slaughter animals outside an approved slaughterhouse, throughout the state in conjunction with this year's Hari Raya Aidiladha, Its director, Dr. Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab, said that the PSL application which started on May 21 and ended yesterday was due to the festival and sacrificial worship tomorrow (June 7). "The PSL involves a total number of animals to be sacrificed, namely 3,363 cows, 19 buffaloes, 777 goats, 56 sheep, and five camels in five districts in Penang," she said when contacted by Bernama today.