South Jakarta City Government receives 1.1-ton Limousin cow from President Prabowo Subianto

South Jakarta City Administration received a 1.1-ton Limousin sacrificial cow from President Prabowo Subianto, which was slaughtered by South Jakarta Mayor Muhammad Anwar at Darul Jannah Mosque’s premises on Thursday.

The sacrificial slaughter was conducted hygienically under strict health supervision to ensure the meat was safe for public consumption.

“May the President remain healthy, live long, and bless those who carry out this ritual,” said South Jakarta Mayor Muhammad Anwar at Darul Jannah Mosque, South Jakarta City Hall, on Thursday.

The 1.1-ton Limousin cow was slaughtered by Anwar using a Sorenan Betawi machete, a traditional weapon prepared by the committee.

The presidential donation was the final sacrificial animal slaughtered in this year’s Eid al-Adha ceremonies at South Jakarta City Hall.

“This final cow was a gift from the President, and I happened to be the one who slaughtered it. As previously stated, it is preferable for the person offering the sacrifice to perform the slaughter themselves,” he added.

Anwar stated that this year’s sacrificial ceremonies at South Jakarta City Government involved 31 cows and 60 goats or sheep.

The slaughter and distribution process was carried out hygienically while considering environmental factors.

The meat was packed in bongsang (traditional woven containers), while waste such as blood and offal was immediately buried to prevent environmental pollution.

Anwar added that 2,500 meat packages were prepared for distribution to beneficiaries, other staff, and city government employees.

“If any meat is suspected to be unsafe, we will conduct checks to ensure it is healthy before distribution. We must not give out unhealthy meat that could cause illness to the families,” he said.

He expressed hope that the slaughter procedures at South Jakarta City Hall would continue as a model for the public, particularly in waste management to avoid environmental disruption.

Meanwhile, South Jakarta Food Security, Marine, and Agriculture Sub-Division Chief Ridho Sosro explained that ante- and post-mortem inspections at the slaughter site found only about 1.5 kilograms of liver affected by liver fluke (Fasciola hepatica), which was deemed unfit for consumption.

“We inspect the animals while alive, checking their physical condition, and after slaughter, examine organs such as the liver and lungs. Our priority is to ensure all meat is safe for consumption,” Ridho said.