Kuala Lampur, Dec. 15 -- Perak to Launch Stray Animal Feeder App, Moves Towards Mandatory Microchipping for Dog Licences

IPOH, Dec 15 - Perak is set to launch a first-of-its-kind "feeder mapping" mobile application to regulate the feeding of stray animals, while also moving forward with a plan to make microchipping a mandatory requirement for all new dog licences in the state.

State Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Sandrea Ng Shy Ching said both initiatives are part of the state's new data-driven approach to managing its stray animal population more effectively and humanely.

The new feeder mapping app, which will be launched on Dec 28, is designed to identify stray animal feeding hotspots across the state.

"Through this...