The Hot Seat: Are Singapore’s laws enough, or must we do more to protect stray animals?

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?? Animal Welfare in Singapore: Are Our Laws Enough? Earlier this year, the SPCA reported a 12-year high in confirmed animal cruelty and welfare cases — 961 incidents affecting over 2,000 animals, with cats making up 60.7% of the victims. ? As numbers climb, we ask: Is our legal system doing enough to protect stray animals — or is it time for Singaporeans to step up morally too? Join Hongbin Jeong as we dive deep into this pressing issue. ? We’ll explore: ? Whether current laws are strong enough — and if they’re being enforced ? The gap between policy and public responsibility ? What real protection for strays could look like in Singapore Featuring: ? James Gomez, Senior Associate, Edmond Pereira Law Corporation ? Kalaivanan Balakrishnan, CEO, ACRES ? Date: 16th May ⏰ Time: 6pm ? Don’t miss this honest, eye-opening discussion on law, compassion, and the fate of our strays.
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