This Act is enacted to make provisions to be applied to Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory of Labuan with a view to promoting the welfare and responsible ownership of animals. It is constituted by 64 Sections divided into 9 Sections. The Act provides for the establishment of the Animal Welfare Board and sets out the functions of the Board, including: (a) to monitor the work of associations or bodies established for the purpose of preventing trauma, pain or suffering to animals; (b) to monitor the work for the protection of animals, including animals in rescue homes, animal shelters or sanctuaries; (c) to monitor the situation of the place where the animals may find a shelter when the animals are infirmed or in need of protection; (d) to impart education in relation to the humane treatment of animals and to encourage the formation of public opinion relating to the infliction of trauma, pain or suffering to animals; etc. In order for a person to carry on the activities involving animals as specified in the Schedule of the Act, including the activities such as breeding, quarantine, slaughtering of animals, animal training, she/he need to obtain a licence. In addition, the Act makes provisions for: duties of owner or licensee, requirements for animals used in research, testing or teaching, rules for transportation of animals, offences and penalties, etc.
Malaysia · 2015-12-29