<p>Authorities in Bali, Indonesia have launched an investigation after it was revealed that Australian tourists were being tricked into eating dog meat.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police officers in Bali's Jembrana district seized at least 500 dog meat skewers and 56 kilogrammes&nbsp;of raw dog meat from numerous sellers after conducting a surprise inspection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Dewa Nyoman Rai Dharmadi, head of the Bali Public Order Agency, said his team found three vendors peddling dog meat, defying local regulations that prohibit the sale, according to the news agency <em>AFP</em></p>

<p>Dewa said they&nbsp;were only pursuing minor criminal cases for repeat offenders because they wanted to give dog meat sellers a chance to overhaul their businesses.</p>

<p>"We won't suddenly take legal action, but we are giving them the chance to know the ban and why it was banned," said Dewa.</p>

<p>"But we will process recurrent&nbsp;(sellers) for deterrent effect. We’re not playing around,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>Dog meat ban enforced</strong></h2>

<p>According to Article 28(1)A of the&nbsp;Bali Provincial Regulation Number 5 of 2023, engaging in the distribution, sale, or purchase of dog meat&nbsp;is classified as a criminal offence, punishable by a maximum imprisonment of three months and can incur a monetary penalty.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The dog meat scandal first broke out in 2016 and since then, there have been calls to ban its sale and consumption on the tourist island. While the ban has been implemented in Bali, albeit loosely, the rest of the country has yet to follow suit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim country and Islam considers eating dog products as haram, or forbidden. Yet, as much as seven per cent of Indonesians eat dog and cat meat, according to&nbsp;&nbsp;Meat Free Indonesia.</p>

<p>The practice of eating dog meat is popular in North Sulawesi, North Sumatra, and East Nusa Tenggara provinces, where most of the population identifies as Christian.</p>

<p>Earlier this year, South Korea passed a landmark bill that bans the&nbsp;centuries-old controversial practice of eating and selling dog meat across the country.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/south-korea-passes-landmark-bill-banning-sale-and-consumption-of-dog-meat-678177"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;South Korea passes landmark bill banning sale and consumption of dog meat</strong></a></p>

<p>The bill received bipartisan support across the divided political landscape of South Korea, suggesting animal welfare had taken precedence.&nbsp;The legislation states that&nbsp;the&nbsp;South Korean dog meat industry will officially end in 2027.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Authorities in Bali, Indonesia have launched an investigation after it was revealed that Australian tourists were being tricked into eating dog meat. Police officers in Bali's Jembrana district seized at least 500 dog meat skewers and 56 kilogrammes of raw dog meat from numerous sellers after conducting a surprise inspection.

Authorities in Bali, Indonesia have launched an investigation after it was revealed that Australian tourists were being tricked into eating dog meat. Police officers in Bali's Jembrana district seized at least 500 dog meat skewers and 56 kilogrammes of raw dog meat from numerous sellers after conducting a surprise inspection. Dewa Nyoman Rai Dharmadi, head of the Bali Public Order Agency, said his team found three vendors peddling dog meat, defying local regulations that prohibit the sale, according to the news agency AFP Dewa said they were only pursuing minor criminal cases for repeat offenders because they wanted to give dog meat sellers a chance to overhaul their businesses. "We won't suddenly take legal action, but we are giving them the chance to know the ban and why it was banned," said Dewa. "But we will process recurrent (sellers) for deterrent effect. We’re not playing around,” he added. Watch | South Korea passes bill to ban dog meat, to be outlawed from 2027 × Dog meat ban enforced According to Article 28(1)A of the Bali Provincial Regulation Number 5 of 2023, engaging in the distribution, sale, or purchase of dog meat is classified as a criminal offence, punishable by a maximum imprisonment of three months and can incur a monetary penalty. The dog meat scandal first broke out in 2016 and since then, there have been calls to ban its sale and consumption on the tourist island. While the ban has been implemented in Bali, albeit loosely, the rest of the country has yet to follow suit. Indonesia is the world's most populous Muslim country and Islam considers eating dog products as haram, or forbidden. Yet, as much as seven per cent of Indonesians eat dog and cat meat, according to Meat Free Indonesia. The practice of eating dog meat is popular in North Sulawesi, North Sumatra, and East Nusa Tenggara provinces, where most of the population identifies as Christian. Earlier this year, South Korea passed a landmark bill that bans the centuries-old controversial practice of eating and selling dog meat across the country. Also read | South Korea passes landmark bill banning sale and consumption of dog meat The bill received bipartisan support across the divided political landscape of South Korea, suggesting animal welfare had taken precedence. The legislation states that the South Korean dog meat industry will officially end in 2027. (With inputs from agencies)

Australian tourists tricked into eating dog meat in Bali, authorities launch investigation

<p>In a first for a country that considers cat and dog meat delicacies, officials in a popular Vietnamese tourist city announced they will start phasing out the sale of these animal's meat.</p>

<p>Hoi An, a world heritage site and a historic trading port, has signed an agreement with animal rights group Four Paws International pledging to phase out sales and consumption of cat and dog meat.</p>

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<p>"We want to help promote animal welfare through rabies eradication, phasing out the dog and cat meat trade, and making the city a premier destination for tourism," vice city mayor Nguyen The Hung said.</p>

<p>Every year, Vietnam consumes an estimated five million canines - the second-highest consumption in the world after China - with some believing the meat can help dispel bad luck.</p>

<p>It was a watershed moment, said Julie Sanders from Four Paws International, that could set an example for other places in Vietnam.</p>

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<p>The animal rights group commissioned a national poll this year that found that only 6.3 per cent of 600 Vietnamese surveyed consume the four-legged creatures, with 88 per cent in favour of banning their consumption.</p>

<p>In parts of the country, dog meat is considered a delicacy to be eaten with rice wine or beer. Although less popular, cats are also served on some menus and are referred to as "little tigers."</p>

<p>Although the practice has waned as incomes rise and more affluent people keep dogs as pets, dog meat remains readily accessible in Hanoi with some dismissing animal welfare concerns.</p>

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<p>"I don't think anyone should ban the eating of dog meat. It's our culture," says one Hanoi resident Phan Van Cuong.</p>

<p>Officials in Hanoi encouraged people to stop eating dog meat in 2018 because it was damaging the capital's reputation and was associated with the potential to expose people to deadly rabies infections.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


In a first for a country that considers cat and dog meat delicacies, officials in a popular Vietnamese tourist city announced they will start phasing out the sale of these animal's meat.

In a first for a country that considers cat and dog meat delicacies, officials in a popular Vietnamese tourist city announced they will start phasing out the sale of these animal's meat. Hoi An, a world heritage site and a historic trading port, has signed an agreement with animal rights group Four Paws International pledging to phase out sales and consumption of cat and dog meat. Also read | Study shows that away from human touch, tropical forests can regenerate in 20 years "We want to help promote animal welfare through rabies eradication, phasing out the dog and cat meat trade, and making the city a premier destination for tourism," vice city mayor Nguyen The Hung said. Every year, Vietnam consumes an estimated five million canines - the second-highest consumption in the world after China - with some believing the meat can help dispel bad luck. It was a watershed moment, said Julie Sanders from Four Paws International, that could set an example for other places in Vietnam. Also read | This miracle drug claims to help you get rid of your glasses The animal rights group commissioned a national poll this year that found that only 6.3 per cent of 600 Vietnamese surveyed consume the four-legged creatures, with 88 per cent in favour of banning their consumption. In parts of the country, dog meat is considered a delicacy to be eaten with rice wine or beer. Although less popular, cats are also served on some menus and are referred to as "little tigers." Although the practice has waned as incomes rise and more affluent people keep dogs as pets, dog meat remains readily accessible in Hanoi with some dismissing animal welfare concerns. Watch | Gravitas: Saudi festival disqualifies 40 botoxed camels "I don't think anyone should ban the eating of dog meat. It's our culture," says one Hanoi resident Phan Van Cuong. Officials in Hanoi encouraged people to stop eating dog meat in 2018 because it was damaging the capital's reputation and was associated with the potential to expose people to deadly rabies infections. (With inputs from agencies)

Vietnamese tourist city Hoi An to phase out a 'delicacy' — dog and cat meat

South Korea's President Moon Jae-in has raised the possibility of banning the consumption of dog meat in the country. Watch this report for more news.

South Korean president suggests ban on dog meat

<p>With growing animal rights’ awareness on the mind, South Korea seems to be looking to prohibit dog meat consumption as debate over the practice intensifies. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>On being briefed over concerted efforts to improve the handling of abandoned animals and a registration system for dogs, South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Monday that dog meat consumption may get prohibited in future. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>In a statement, Moon's spokeswoman Park Kyung-mee said, "After the briefing, he said time has come to carefully consider imposing a dog meat ban." &nbsp;</p>

<p>In recent weeks, several presidential hopefuls have pledged to ban dog meat to boost popularity. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>The dog meat is generally eaten by older people. It is not very common nowadays but one can get it in some restaurants or specific markets. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Several advocacy groups have also asked South Korea to ban selling of dog meat as the animals have become popular as pets. &nbsp;</p>

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<p>South Koreans are believed to consume about one million dogs a year as a summertime delicacy, with the greasy red meat, which is invariably boiled for tenderness, believed to increase energy. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Dog meat is officially classed as "detestable" by Seoul, as is snake, but the designation has no legal ramifications. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


With growing animal rights’ awareness on the mind, South Korea seems to be looking to prohibit dog meat consumption as debate over the practice intensifies. On being briefed over concerted efforts to improve the handling of abandoned animals and a registration system for dogs, South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Monday that dog meat consumption may get prohibited in future.

With growing animal rights’ awareness on the mind, South Korea seems to be looking to prohibit dog meat consumption as debate over the practice intensifies. On being briefed over concerted efforts to improve the handling of abandoned animals and a registration system for dogs, South Korea's President Moon Jae-in said on Monday that dog meat consumption may get prohibited in future. Watch: × In a statement, Moon's spokeswoman Park Kyung-mee said, "After the briefing, he said time has come to carefully consider imposing a dog meat ban." In recent weeks, several presidential hopefuls have pledged to ban dog meat to boost popularity. Also Read: In ‘rare transit’, British warship HMS Richmond crosses Taiwan Strait The dog meat is generally eaten by older people. It is not very common nowadays but one can get it in some restaurants or specific markets. Several advocacy groups have also asked South Korea to ban selling of dog meat as the animals have become popular as pets. Also Read: China removes three regulations linked to family planning South Koreans are believed to consume about one million dogs a year as a summertime delicacy, with the greasy red meat, which is invariably boiled for tenderness, believed to increase energy. Dog meat is officially classed as "detestable" by Seoul, as is snake, but the designation has no legal ramifications. (With inputs from agencies)

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Australian tourists tricked into eating dog meat in Bali, authorities launch investigation

Vietnamese tourist city Hoi An to phase out a 'delicacy' — dog and cat meat

South Korean president suggests ban on dog meat

Amid intense debate over animal rights, South Korea's President Moon Jae-in says dog meat may get banned