Disrespect for animals

Disrespect for animals

From Media Indonesia

My heart is saddened every time I happen to pass kiosks selling animals in front of Pertamina Hospital. These kiosks have filthy cages where dozens of legally protected animals such as cassowaries, Bali starlings and orangutans are held captive.

It is strange that legally protected animals can be traded so openly in this area. I once passed this place about five years ago, when I left Jakarta for London. This year, back in Jakarta again, I find the same situation there.

Strangely, too, our officials show their concern for rare animals in their public statements. Even the state has promulgated a law protecting these animals. Unfortunately, the transactions of legally protected animals continues to go on openly in Jakarta.

SUHERMAN Jakarta