[ACRES Press Release] Largest And Most Diverse Local Animal Protection Event In The History Of Singapore

PRESS RELEASE

22 February 2012

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Largest and Most Diverse Local Animal Protection Event in The History of Singapore

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SINGAPORE, 22 February 2012 � This Saturday (25 February) will see the largest and most diverse local animal protection event held in the history of Singapore.

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Organised by ACRES, Chong Pang Division, Chong Pang YEC, NUS PEACE and Young NTUC, and supported by the PAP Community Foundation, the event gives everyone in Singapore an opportunity to show that animals matter.

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Over 600 participants (including members of the public, NGOs and government officials) are expected and the event features:

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A Public Forum with Grassroots Adviser, Mr K Shanmugam, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Minister� for Law and MP for Nee Soon GRC (Chong Pang).Presentations from and Q&A sessions with animal protection organisations on a range of issues including Humane Domestic Animal Management, Tackling Wildlife Crime and Addressing Zoo Animal Welfare Concerns.A presentation from AVA about safeguarding the welfare of animals in Singapore.An update on the recommendations raised at the First Public Forum on Animal Welfare Policies in 2011.An exhibition area with booths from over 15 organisations.

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During the forum with Minister Shanmugam, members of the public will be voicing their concerns about animal protection issues and also offer suggestions on amendments to animal protection legislation in Singapore.

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�I welcome this event, and support it.� How a society treats animals, which cannot take care of themselves, says much about the nature of the society.� The increasing support we are getting for animal welfare events is heartening� said Minister Shanmugam.

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�There has been significant progress in the animal protection movement in Singapore over the past year. Through this event, we hope that more people will become aware of the need to protect animals and most importantly help shape animal protection policies in Singapore. With the support of the public, Singapore will undoubtedly be a leader in the animal protection movement in this region� said Mr. Louis Ng, Executive Director of ACRES.

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Event Details

Date �� : 25th February 2012 (Saturday)

Time �� : 8.00am � 5.00pm

Venue � : Chong Pang Community Club Hall. 21 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 768677

http://www.street-directory.com/singpost/singpost.cgi?postalcode=768677

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The event programme can be downloaded at: http://www.acres.org.sg/events/2ndforum.html

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Members of the media are invited to attend the forum. Please confirm your interest by 24th February 2012. �For more information, the media contact details can be found below.

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Contact:

Louis Ng (Executive Director, ACRES)��

Email: louis@acres.org.sg�� Tel (O): +65 6892 9821 ��

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Notes to editors

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Photos of animals are available on request.ACRES is a pioneering Singapore-based charity and Institution of Public Character, founded by Singaporeans in 2001 with the aim of promoting animal welfare.

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