(From left) Farid, Aida and Dr Saravanakumar speaking on poisoning cases involving humans and animals in the LIfe & The City podcast.
RECENT cases of children ingesting poisoned food meant for animals and incidents of dogs dying in Penang have drawn public attention to pest control methods in the country.
The discussions revolve around the role of the authorities and the community in dealing with this issue.
StarMetro’s Life & The City podcast hosts Aida Ahmad and Farid Wahab delve into the issue in the fourth episode.
They are joined by Dr Saravanakumar Supramaniam Pillai, who is former Veterinary Services Department (DVS) senior deputy director and currently senior adviser on Farm Animal Welfare, Policy and Engagement for Humane Society International (HSI).
The trio discuss the legality and impact of the poisoning cases, among others, before concluding with a review of recent incidents.
The Life & The City podcast series, which airs fortnightly, addresses current and social issues impacting urbanites.
The podcast is available on www.thestar.com.my/metro and on The Star’s social media platform @thestaronline.
