GEORGE TOWN: The Penang Veterinary Services Department has issued 1,056 Permit Sembelihan Luar (PSL), which are permits to slaughter animals outside an approved slaughterhouse, throughout the state in conjunction with this year’s Hari Raya Aidiladha.
Its director Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab said the PSL application started on May 21 and ended on Thursday.
“The PSL involves a total number of animals to be sacrificed, namely 3,363 cows, 19 buffaloes, 777 goats, 56 sheep and five camels in five districts in Penang,” she told Bernama.
Saira Banu added that the approval was granted under the Animals (Control of Slaughter) Rules 2009.
She reminded those involved in the implementation of the sacrificial ritual to always comply with the law.
Saira Banu said the important aspects that need to be adhered to include all outdoor slaughtering must have a valid permit from the state department, the slaughtering process must be carried out in a clean area, have good drainage facilities and does not disturb public order.
Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Aidiladha today.
