FW: [Singapore] First Ever Community Dialogue With Politicians On Animal Welfare In Singapore

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[singapore] First Ever Community Dialogue With Politicians On Animal

Welfare In Singapore

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:57:34 +0800

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE

6 February 2010

 

FIRST EVER COMMUNITY DIALOGUE WITH POLITICIANS ON ANIMAL WELFARE IN SINGAPORE

 

SINGAPORE, 6 February 2010 – Chong Pang CC Youth Executive Committee (YEC) and

ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society) is delighted to announce

the launch of the inaugural “Youth Forum on Animal Welfare- Animals Matter to

Me!”, a first-of-its kind forum in Singapore.

 

Aimed at engaging youths and inspiring them to play a greater role in animal

welfare issues, the forum is a platform for more than 200 youths to be a voice

for animals and engage in a dialogue with Dr. Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman

(Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of National Development, MP for Sembawang GRC

and Adviser to Admiralty GROs), Dr. Lim Wee Kiak (MP for Sembawang GRC, Adviser

to Canberra GROs and Vice Chairman, Sembawang Town Council), and Mr. Louis Ng

(Executive Director of ACRES and Chong Pang YEC Environment and Animal Welfare

Secretary).

 

Held at Chong Pang Community Club, the forum provides youths with an opportunity

to give constructive feedback and help shape animal welfare policies in

Singapore.

 

“Public education is important to raise the standard of animal welfare. It is

vital to instill in our youths the values of kindness, respect and compassion by

actively engaging our youths in issues of responsible pet ownership and animal

welfare.” said Dr. Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman.

 

“It is heartening to see more youths coming forward to champion animal welfare.

This is certainly a step towards a more gracious society and nation” said Dr.

Lim Wee Kiak.

 

“We are delighted that so many youths are passionate about animal welfare and

are keen to devote their time and play an active role in making a difference.

The spirit of giving is certainly alive in Singapore” said Mr. Louis Ng.

 

Animal welfare is gaining rapid momentum on the world stage. And this growing

international concern about animal welfare is taking place not only in developed

countries but also in countries with emerging economies. In Asia, the majority

of countries now have legislation in place to criminalize cruelty to animals.

 

The European Union recognises that animals are sentient beings and has started

to include animal welfare in its Free Trade Agreement. The World Organisation

for Animal Health (OIE) has recently integrated animal welfare into its

strategic priorities and the Doha WTO Agreement on Trade placed non-trade

concerns, including animal welfare, firmly on the agenda for future agricultural

negotiations.

 

Leading the way, Singapore undoubtedly has some of the strongest animal

protection laws, but animal cruelty remains a problem. While laws play an

important role, it is vital to engage the public, in particular youths, empower

them and work together towards addressing this problem.

 

Contact:

Mr. Louis Ng Email: louis Handphone: +65 9796 8592

 

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Arrangement details

Date : 6th February 2010 (Saturday)

Time : 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Registration starts at 1.00pm)

Venue : Chong Pang Community Club Hall

21 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 768677

 

Notes to editors

· Chong Pang CC YEC has a vision of engaging youths in the Chong Pang

constituency. Its main roles are to formulate programmes for youths and set up

sub-committees to implement its activities, and to work closely with other

grassroots organisations in implementing community development projects.

· ACRES is a local animal welfare charity and Institution of Public

Character aimed at fostering respect and compassion for all animals. It

currently has more than 18,000 individuals on its supporter database.

· The event also included a roadshow by local animal protection

organisations and schools, featuring displays about how youths can volunteer and

make a difference for animals.

[Guest guest]

Remarkable achievement. Congratulations and well done for animal welfare can

never succeed in a vacuum without strong political support.

 

On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 7:32 AM, Amy Corrigan <amycorrigan77wrote:

 

> louis

> amycorrigan77

> [singapore] First Ever Community Dialogue With Politicians On

> Animal Welfare In Singapore

> Sat, 6 Feb 2010 09:57:34 +0800

>

> FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

> PRESS RELEASE

> 6 February 2010

>

> FIRST EVER COMMUNITY DIALOGUE WITH POLITICIANS ON ANIMAL WELFARE IN

> SINGAPORE

>

> SINGAPORE, 6 February 2010 – Chong Pang CC Youth Executive Committee (YEC)

> and ACRES (Animal Concerns Research and Education Society) is delighted to

> announce the launch of the inaugural “Youth Forum on Animal Welfare- Animals

> Matter to Me!”, a first-of-its kind forum in Singapore.

>

> Aimed at engaging youths and inspiring them to play a greater role in

> animal welfare issues, the forum is a platform for more than 200 youths to

> be a voice for animals and engage in a dialogue with Dr. Mohamad Maliki Bin

> Osman (Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of National Development, MP for

> Sembawang GRC and Adviser to Admiralty GROs), Dr. Lim Wee Kiak (MP for

> Sembawang GRC, Adviser to Canberra GROs and Vice Chairman, Sembawang Town

> Council), and Mr. Louis Ng (Executive Director of ACRES and Chong Pang YEC

> Environment and Animal Welfare Secretary).

>

> Held at Chong Pang Community Club, the forum provides youths with an

> opportunity to give constructive feedback and help shape animal welfare

> policies in Singapore.

>

> “Public education is important to raise the standard of animal welfare. It

> is vital to instill in our youths the values of kindness, respect and

> compassion by actively engaging our youths in issues of responsible pet

> ownership and animal welfare.” said Dr. Mohamad Maliki Bin Osman.

>

> “It is heartening to see more youths coming forward to champion animal

> welfare. This is certainly a step towards a more gracious society and

> nation” said Dr. Lim Wee Kiak.

>

> “We are delighted that so many youths are passionate about animal welfare

> and are keen to devote their time and play an active role in making a

> difference. The spirit of giving is certainly alive in Singapore” said Mr.

> Louis Ng.

>

> Animal welfare is gaining rapid momentum on the world stage. And this

> growing international concern about animal welfare is taking place not only

> in developed countries but also in countries with emerging economies. In

> Asia, the majority of countries now have legislation in place to criminalize

> cruelty to animals.

>

> The European Union recognises that animals are sentient beings and has

> started to include animal welfare in its Free Trade Agreement. The World

> Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) has recently integrated animal welfare

> into its strategic priorities and the Doha WTO Agreement on Trade placed

> non-trade concerns, including animal welfare, firmly on the agenda for

> future agricultural negotiations.

>

> Leading the way, Singapore undoubtedly has some of the strongest animal

> protection laws, but animal cruelty remains a problem. While laws play an

> important role, it is vital to engage the public, in particular youths,

> empower them and work together towards addressing this problem.

>

> Contact:

> Mr. Louis Ng Email: louis Handphone: +65 9796 8592

>

> - ends -

>

>

> Arrangement details

> Date : 6th February 2010 (Saturday)

> Time : 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Registration starts at 1.00pm)

> Venue : Chong Pang Community Club Hall

> 21 Yishun Ring Road, Singapore 768677

>

> Notes to editors

> · Chong Pang CC YEC has a vision of engaging youths in the Chong

> Pang constituency. Its main roles are to formulate programmes for youths and

> set up sub-committees to implement its activities, and to work closely with

> other grassroots organisations in implementing community development

> projects.

> · ACRES is a local animal welfare charity and Institution of Public

> Character aimed at fostering respect and compassion for all animals. It

> currently has more than 18,000 individuals on its supporter database.

> · The event also included a roadshow by local animal protection

> organisations and schools, featuring displays about how youths can volunteer

> and make a difference for animals.