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The Faculty of Shariah and Law of the Islamic Science University of Malaysia hosted a symposium to discuss laws protecting animals in research in Malaysia. They have invited the SPCA Selangor, represented by Dr Natasha Lee, to give talk about civil society and how the public view this issue. Also in attendance are representatives from the DVS, PERHILITAN, LASAM (Lab Animal Science Assoc. of Malaysia) and several other academics and research institutions.

We are happy to hear that a comprehensive guideline have been drafted, a cumulation of a few years’ worth of work led by LASAM, and is set to be in line with the new Animal Welfare Act. Researchers will now need to get prior approval from a review committee before commencing any research on animals, as well as adequate training on animal care and handling.

The symposium participants agreed that the ability to use animals in research should be seen as a privilege and with it comes moral and ethical responsibilities for the care of these animals.

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SPCA Selangor is an animal welfare organisation based in Ampang Jaya, Selangor. The aim of the SPCA is to protect defenseless animals and to alleviate their suffering. We receive more than 700 unwanted, homeless or abused animals every month. We provide an adoption program, investigation of cruelty reports, humane education, assistance to community animal caregivers and run a dedicated, low-cost spay/ neuter clinic. We also lobby the Government and local municipals for humane treatment of animals and harsher penalities for perpetrators of crimes against animals. Founded in 1958, SPCA is a well-respected and trusted Non-Profit Organisation. Over the years, the organisation has gained tremendous goodwill, recognition and support from animal lovers all over Malaysia

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