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        "msgid": "bandung-city-council-urges-comprehensive-evaluation-of-bandung-zoo-management-1775112721",
        "date": "2026-04-02 12:46:00",
        "title": "Bandung City Council Urges Comprehensive Evaluation of Bandung Zoo Management",
        "author": "Sugeng",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Bandung City Council has called for a thorough evaluation of the management of Bandung Zoo following the deaths of two Bengal tiger cubs from panleukopenia virus exposure. Deputy Chairman Edwin Senjaya expressed deep concern, emphasising that the incident highlights the need for serious improvements in animal care and oversight by the city government, especially given past internal issues at the zoo. He advocated for enhanced cross-sectoral coordination involving local authorities, conservation agencies, and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to ensure strict adherence to animal welfare standards and prevent future tragedies.",
        "content": "<p>The Bandung City Council has urged a comprehensive evaluation of the\nmanagement of Bandung Zoo. This follows the deaths of two Bengal tiger\ncubs exposed to the panleukopenia virus.<\/p>\n<p>Deputy Chairman of the Bandung City Council, Edwin Senjaya, expressed\ndeep concern over the incident.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the deaths of rare animals must not be taken\nlightly or considered ordinary, even if caused by medical factors\n(virus).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is very concerning and must serve as an important lesson. The\ndeaths of rare animals like tigers cannot be taken lightly. Even if\nattributed to a virus, a comprehensive evaluation is still required,\u201d he\nstated on Thursday (26\/3).<\/p>\n<p>This Golkar Party politician assessed that the event is a strong\nsignal of the need for serious improvements in animal care management.\nMoreover, Bandung Zoo has previously been plagued by prolonged internal\nissues related to land management disputes.<\/p>\n<p>He also called on the Bandung City Government to be more active in\noversight. Oversight of animal welfare standards at the educational\ntourism site has not been running optimally.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Bandung City Government must ensure that all animals are well\ncared for. However, in reality, this has not been fully realised,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the City Council encourages more intensive\ncross-sectoral coordination between the Bandung City Government, the\nGreater Conservation Agency for Natural Resources (BBKSDA), and the\nMinistry of Environment and Forestry. This synergy is deemed important\nto ensure strict implementation of standard operating procedures, from\nnutrition intake, cage cleanliness, to mitigation of contagious\ndiseases.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDo not let this incident happen again. All parties must ensure that\nthe animals at Bandung Zoo receive proper care. This is a momentum for\nimprovement,\u201d Edwin stressed.<\/p>\n<p>The two Bengal tiger cubs were reported dead on Tuesday (24\/3) and\nThursday (26\/3). Although collaborative treatment efforts were made by\nthe medical team from Cikole Animal Hospital, the Food Security and\nAgriculture Service (DKPP), and BBKSDA, the lives of the two protected\nanimals could not be saved.<\/p>",
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