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Animal-testing centre to be set up in Malaysia
Apr 2010 Malay Mail
FULLY INTEGRATED: The new multi-million biotechnology centre in Malacca will feature several animal testing laboratories — Filepic

KUALA LUMPUR: A RM450 million deal has been signed between a large Indian biotechnology company and State government-owned Melaka Biotech Holdings Sdn Bhd this year. The State will soon see three animal-experimentation laboratories set up in Rembia in Alor Gajah.

The primate, small animals and canine-testing laboratories will be part of a one-stop fully-integrated biotechnology centre for the development, testing and manufacturing of medicines.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Malacca Biotech, Indian Biotechnology firm Vivo BioTech Limited and Vanguard Creative Technologies Sdn Bhd on Jan 21 in India. A joint-venture company, Vivo Bio Tech (M) Sdn Bhd was set up to facilitate this multi billion ringgit project, in which India's Vivo BioTech would hold majority equity, followed by Vanguard Creative and Melaka Biotech.

The MoU was inked in New Delhi by representatives of Vivo BioTech and Vanguard as well as by Malacca Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam, witnessed by Najib.

But as yet, no notice or application of permit has been made with the Peninsular Malaysia Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) and the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS).

Mohd Ali told The Malay Mail that the company was in the process of submitting building plans for the facilities to the Alor Gajah Municipal Council.

On the unease of animal welfare groups over the use of animals for experiments, the chief minister gave the assurance the State government would monitor the situation once the centre is set up and operational.

Meanwhile, Vivo Bio Tech (Malaysia) director Datuk Kuna Sittampalam stated that the proposed fully integrated biotechnology centre was still in its "early days" as the company has yet to submit building plans to the local council.

"There will be three phases in the construction. Phase one will be the animal-testing facilities while the second and third phases will encompass the biotech facilities," said Sittampalam.

He said the company will be importing Beagles from Holland for tests requiring canines, and most probably white mice for the small animal laboratory. He wasn’t sure where they will get the primates from, "Most will be obtained locally, but if we are not allowed, then we will look overseas.

"This is a US$50 billion (RM170 billion) industry and Malaysia wants to be a part of this," said Sittampalam.

Not all tests can be replicated using human tissue culture in place of animals, he said, and explained that animal-testing is a small segment of the whole biotechnology process and people must look at the "bigger picture".

Unfortunately, he added, a biotechnology centre must have testing in order to be deemed fully-integrated. There must be the full sequence of drug development, testing and manufacturing, "so the picture is complete".



Growing protest of welfare groups
KUALA LUMPUR: News that a new biotechnology facility equipped with canine, primate and small animaltesting laboratories would soon be set up in Malacca has received opposition from local and international animal welfare NGOs who urge the government to step away from animal experimentation and testing. The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) chairman, Christine Chin said SPCA opposes the construction of any animaltesting laboratory. "There are so many duplication of tests in many areas, in which scientists use human tissue or stem cell tissue instead of using animals," she said, adding that animal-testing does not even provide complete and accurate data or results. She feels Malaysia should concentrate on refining testing using human tissue from stem cell initiatives instead of embarking on controversial businesses that use animals for tests.
"I understand that certain pharmaceutical testing requires animals and we must accept a certain amount of animal-testing unfortunately. But we must begin to move towards alternative techniques," she said.

"Malaysia should not open the economy to businesses like this as it promotes cruelty." Sahabat Alam Malaysia (Sam) was also disappointed with the news of the laboratories, stating that no animal-testing in any form should be allowed in this country. Its president S. M. Mohamed Idris also urged the use of human tissue cultures in place of "animals specially bred and killed for this purpose". "They need to assess the justification for using animals in experiments and carry out a meaningful evaluation on the harm these animals will endure," said Idris. He also questioned whether the biotechnology company gave any thought to the welfare of the animals it was bringing in, such as how they will be housed and destroyed after the experiments were carried out. "Is there an ethics committee set up to look into this and ensure the animals do not suffer before and during the experiments?" he asked.
UK-based British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (Buav) has also expressed concern over the news of the planned laboratories.

Its special projects director Sarah Kite told The Malay Mail: "The outsourcing of animal-testing to countries where restrictions may be more lax is a worrying development. This appears to be the case in Malaysia as we understand there is no legislation governing the use of animals in research or testing. Even with legislation, however, the suffering that will be inflicted on the animals used is immoral and unacceptable." She said Buav was also concerned as to the source of the primates to be used in tests at this facility, questioning whether the facility will be allowed to use Malaysia's own indigenous population of long-tailed macaques. "We urge the people of Malaysia to not allow itself to be part of an industry that inflicts such great pain and suffering on animals," said Kite.

Perhilitan and DVS in the dark
KUALA LUMPUR: Neither the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) nor the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) have officially heard about the planned biotechnology centre in Rembia, Malacca.

Perhilitan deputy directorgeneral Misliah Mohamad Basir said this was the first time she had heard of such a deal and that she can, to date, "confirm" that no one has approached Perhilitan to obtain a license for bringing in primates to the laboratory. "They must refer to us (Perhilitan) for licensing as primates are a protected species. This is a big issue. We will have to refer the matter to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment," she said.

Misliah also said that since there are no guidelines or policy on animal testing, Perhilitan will draft new guidelines for the of testing on animals under Perhilitan's jurisdiction if the Ministry were to approve such applications. DVS deputy director-general (veterinary health) Datuk Dr Ahmad Suhaimi Omar also stated he was not aware of the biotechnology centre in Rembia.

Currently, only a permit from DVS is needed if it involves the import of animals. “For us, it is only the import of animals that will be of concern to us, but who has the authority to say yes or no to testing?" he asked, adding that the law (Animal Act 1953) contains legislation only on cruelty towards animals.


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KUALA LUMPUR: On the other side of the spectrum, Laboratory Animal Science Association of Malaysia (Lasam) said animal-testing or experiment facilities in Malaysia had been around for a long time. Lasam president Dr Abdul Rahim Mutalib said:

"Animal-testing or experiments are part and parcel of research and development in medical, veterinary and biomedical sciences. Animals are used as living models in studies to answer pertinent questions regarding a problem or problems that affect man (or other animals species). We cannot use human subjects anyway. The results will eventually benefit humans in the end. "The animal is a complete living system in which many types of responses can be elicited either simultaneously or in a series over a period of time. No in-vitro system, be it computer simulation, cell or organ culture system, can replace the animal." He said once a researcher has developed a product meant for humans, he or she must also prove that it will not have any deleterious effect on humans.

As soon as a product is created, he said, the progression of testing would be first in an in-vitro system such as tissue, cell or organ culture, followed by in an in-vivo system such as in small mammals including rats, mice, guinea pigs, rabbits and even fish. Lastly, testing would be conducted on higher mammals such as dogs, and monkeys which are models for humans. "The best type of animals that they should use are those that are purpose-bred. You must not use pet dogs or pound dogs or those caught from the wild, as in the case of monkeys, as these animals' health status are not defined," said Dr Abdul Rahim.

"If you use these types of animals, it is likely that your results will not be valid because there are so many variables. Just like when we do experiments in the laboratory, we must use the highest-quality chemicals and the cleanest of glassware so that our results will be true results." Dr Abdul Rahim, however, stressed that experiments conducted on the animals must take into account their welfare before, during and after the procedures, and if there is pain, it must be minimised. "The research must be ethical and the benefit must outweigh the pain or suffering the animals undergo," he said. Thus, he suggested that a local committee called the Animal Ethics Committee (AEC) or the Animal Care and Use Committee (ACUC) must be set up to screen or evaluate any research proposal that needs to use animals.
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SAM Against Animal-Testing Labs in Msia
Malaysiakini Apr 2010

Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) wishes to express our opposition against the proposed three animal-experimentation laboratories to be set up in Rembia, Alor Gajah in Malacca.

The exploitation of animals in painful and often largely pointless research for optional human purposes is totally deplored by SAM.

SAM is concerned over the animal welfare, or actual suffering that non-human primates and laboratory animals might undergo as a result of their use in scientific procedures and research.

There is no way that animals used for laboratory purposes can truthfully adhere to the 'Five Freedoms' if animals are going to be incarcerated in cages and subjected to research or toxicity tests.

- Freedom from hunger and thirst;

- Freedom from discomfort;

- Freedom from pain, injury or disease;

- Freedom to express normal behaviour and

- Freedom from fear and distress

Monkeys are wild animals and conditions under which they are kept in the laboratory are seldom adequate to meet even their most basic physiological and ethological needs. They are subjected to stress and fear at all times

Furthermore, the acquisition of some macaques may involve capture from the wild to supplement captive breeding colonies. Capturing them causes a great deal of distress due to the trapping process, transport to holding and or breeding centre, quarantine and adjustment to new social and environmental problems.

On the other hand, the import of beagles from Holland has raised concerns of the conditions in which animals are kept in breeding and supplying establishments for subsequent use in laboratory.

In France, for instance the French National Association against Trafficking in Pets (Antac) reported about 60,000 dogs disappear annually, half of them stolen for use by research laboratories.

Unscrupulous dealers will then target animal shelters as sources to meet the demands for drug and pharmaceutical testing. According to a report in the Advocates for Animals Annual Review 1992, the Spanish Animal Defence Association stated that more than 2,500 stray dogs and cats are taken each year from Spanish animal shelters to laboratories in Germany and Switzerland.

The demand for beagles will certainly give rise to a disturbing trade in stray and stolen dogs for research laboratories.

Another concern is the absence of legislation governing the use of animals in research and experimentation. Currently there are no provisions under the Protection of Wildlife Act 1976, and the Animal Act (2006) to ensure humane care, treatment and handling of animals used for research.

Moreover, the absence of access to laboratories and the veil of secrecy surrounding the use of animals in research make it very difficult to monitor what is being done to animals inside these animal research establishments

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SPCA Notice Board :

Animal groups unite on World Day for Animals in Laboratories to stop the construction of an animal testing laboratory in Malaysia

24 APRIL 2010, KUALA LUMPUR - To mark World Day for Animals in Laboratories today, a coalition of animal protection groups has launched an international effort to stop the construction of an animal laboratory at the Masjid Tanah Industrial Park in Malacca, Malaysia. The proposal, which has only recently come to light, is a result of collaboration between the Indian contract testing company, Vivo Bio Tech, and the State government-owned Melaka Biotech.

The coalition, which includes the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Selangor, the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) and the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE), which represents animal protection organisations from 17 countries, has written to the Government urging it not to allow this facility to go ahead on humanitarian grounds. Also to be considered is the impact that allowing such a facility will have upon Malaysia’s international image in the world. A meeting to discuss the coalition’s objections in full has been requested.

Disturbingly, Malaysia currently has no legislation governing the use of animals in research. According to the company’s website (www.vivobio.com), Vivo Biotech carries out extensive animal research, including toxicity testing on a variety of species for a number of purposes, including the controversial use for cosmetic products. It has also been reported that primates could be sourced locally in Malaysia. The government of Malaysia made an important stand by re-instating the ban on the export of primates for research in 2008. Should the animal laboratory be allowed to be set up in Malacca, immense suffering, misery and death will be inflicted on thousands of animals, and potentially facilitate the trade in wild-caught macaques within Malaysia.

The coalition opposes the construction of this facility for both ethical reasons and the lack of scientific validity of using animals in testing. It argues that there is a large range of non-animal techniques that, as well as being a more humane approach to science, can also be cheaper, quicker and more effective. These include cell, tissue and organ culture; micro-organisms such as bacteria; molecular research; studies with post-mortem tissues; computer simulations, population studies (epidemiology) and ethical clinical research with human volunteers.

Coalition spokesperson, Christine Chin, SPCA Selangor stated: “We are calling on animal groups and others around the world to join us in urging the Government of Malaysia to dissociate itself from a proposal that will not only involve the suffering and death of thousands of animals every year, but also will undoubtedly have a negative and detrimental impact on Malaysia’s image overseas.”

Action Alert
Please support the international campaign to stop the development of an animal testing laboratory in Malaysia. Join with us in opposing the development of an animal testing facility in Malacca, Malaysia. The BUAV (http://www.buav.org/) , the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Selangor (www.spca.org.my) and the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) (http://www.eceae.org/) have joined forces to campaign on this issue and we need your help!

The coalition opposes the construction of this facility for both ethical reasons and the lack of scientific validity of using animals in testing. It argues that there is a large range of non-animal techniques that, as well as being a more humane approach to science can also be cheaper, quicker and more effective.

There is still time to take action. We understand that as yet, no notice or applications of permits have been made to the Peninsular Malaysia Department of Wildlife and National Parks, or the Department of Veterinary Services. Further information and a link to a recent article in the Malay Mail, a leading Malaysian newspaper, can be viewed here: http://www.buav.org/a/2010/04/02/309

Please support the campaign and urge the Prime Minister of Malaysia and the Chief Minister of Malacca to put an end to the negotiations between the Indian biotechnology company and the State government-owned Melaka Biotech. Request that they do not embark on the controversial business of animal research and remind them of the negative impact that the proposed laboratories will have on Malaysia’s international image.


Prime Minister of Malaysia
Datuk Seri Najib Razak
Prime Minister
Office of the Prime Minister
Main Block, Perdana Putra Building
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62502 Putrajaya
Malaysia

Email: ppm@pmo.gov.my (cc. the Prime Ministers Secretary at aziz@pmo.gov.my)


Chief Minister of Malacca
Datuk Seri Hj. Mohd Ali bin Mohd Rustam
Office of the Chief Minister
The Seri Negari
The State Administrative and Development Centre
Malacca, Malaysia
Email: alirustam@melaka.gov.my


Licensing Authorities
You can also request that the government authorities in Malaysia not issue any permits for the facility.

Minister of Agriculture and Agro-based Industry
Datuk Seri Noh bin Omar
Wisma Tani, No 28, Persiaran Perdana, Precint 4
Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan
62624 Putrajaya
Wilayah Persekutuan
Malaysia

Email: nohomar@moa.gov.my


Minister of Natural Resources and Environment
Dato Sri Douglas Uggah Embas
Level 1 - 4, Podium 2 & 3, Wisma Sumber Asli
No.25, Persiaran Perdana, Precint 4
Federal Government Administrative Centre
62574 Putrajaya
Malaysia
Email: uggah@nre.gov.my


Department of Veterinary Services
Dato’ Dr. Abd. Aziz b. Jamaluddin
The Director-General of Veterinary Services
Wisma Tani, Block Podium Lot 4G1
Presint 4, Federal Government Administrative Centre
62630 Putrajaya
Malaysia

Email: azizj@dvs.gov.my


Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan)
Dato' Abd. Rashid bin Samsudin
Director-General
Headquarters of the Department of Wildlife and National Parks
Km 10, Jalan Cheras
56100 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Email: rashid@wildlife.gov.my (cc. to Personal Assistant at pakp@wildlife.gov.my)


Embassies
You can also write to the Embassy of Malaysia in your own country. For the contact details of Malaysian Embassies around the world go to:

http://www.embassiesabroad.com/embassies-of/Malaysia
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Animal groups in protest over planned animal test

A joint protest by animal protection groups - both local and international - has been launched against the planned building of animal testing laboratories in Malacca.

Launched in conjunction with World Day for animals last Saturday, this coalition protest includes the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) Selangor, the British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (Buav) and the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE), which represents animal protection organisations from 17 countries.

They have written to the Malaysian government following news of the formation of the canine, primate and small animals-testing facilities which were highlighted by The Malay Mail on April 2.

This coalition is urging the government to disallow the construction of such facilities on Malaysian soil on "humanitarian grounds" and to consider the negative impact of allowing such a facility.

In their letters, the coalition wants a meeting to present their objections to the animal-testing facilities - part of a RM450 million biotechnology centre to be set up in Rembhia in Alor Gajah in a collaboration between a large Indian biotechnology firm and state government-owned Melaka Biotech Holdings Sdn Bhd.

A joint release by SPCA, Buav and ECEAE said: "Disturbingly, Malaysia currently has no legislation governing the use of animals in research.
"According to the company’s website, www.vivobio.com, Vivo Biotech carries out extensive animal research, including toxicity testing on a variety of species for a number of purposes, including the controversial use for cosmetic products."

The coalition also expressed concern over where the primates, to be used for laboratory testing of medicines produced at the centre, would be sourced from.

"It was also reported that primates could be sourced locally, if permission is given. The government made an important stand by re-instating the ban on the export of primates for research in 2008.

"Should the animal laboratory be allowed to be set up in Malacca, wide suffering, misery and death will be inflicted on animals, and potentially facilitate trade in wild macaques," the joint release read.

The coalition was opposing construction of this facility, not merely on ethical grounds, but on what they deem as a lack of scientific validity in the use of animal testing.

"There is a large range of non-animal techniques that give science a more humane approach. This can be cheaper, quicker and more effective.

"These include cell, tissue and organ culture; micro-organisms such as bacteria; molecular research; studies with post-mortem tissues; computer simulations, population studies (epidemiology) and ethical clinical research with human volunteers," SPCA, Buav and ECEAE argued.

Coalition spokesperson, Christine Chin, who is also SPCA chairman, called on animal groups around the world to join the coalition's cause in urging the Malaysian government not to support the proposal that will not only bring greater suffering and death to animals, but also will undoubtedly have a negative and detrimental impact on Malaysia’s image overseas.

This call was reiterated by Buav Special Project director and spokesman Sarah Kite, who told The Malay Mail: "BUAV and ECEAE are calling on the Malaysian government to intervene to stop animal testing from going ahead. We will call on our supporters and members around the world to join us in this call."

The Malay Mail was also informed that a joint Buav-ECEAE letter of protest was sent to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak earlier last week via email and airmail while SPCA will also send out similar letters to various authorities this week.

The Malay Mail reported on Aprl 2 that the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the proposed RM450 million one-stop fully-integrated biotechnology centre for the development, testing and manufacturing of medicines and encompassing the three forms of laboratories in which testing on animals would take place, was inked on Jan 21 in New Delhi, India.

The MOU was signed between Melaka Biotech, Indian Biotechnology firm Vivo Biotech Ltd and Vanguard Creative Technologies Sdn Bhd with Malacca chief minister Datuk Seri Mohd Ali Rustam being one of three representatives who signed the MOU. The signing was witnessed by Najib.

Joint-venture company Vivo Bio Tech (M) Sdn Bhd was set up as a result of the signing. The Malay Mail reported the project was still in its early days with the company about to submit building plans to the Alor Gajah Municipal Council (MPAG).

Vivo Bio Tech Malaysia director Datuk Kuna Sittampalam said the company was planning to import Beagles from Holland for use in the canine laboratory while white mice would be used in the small animals lab and, if allowed, primates would be sourced locally.

However, as said in the previous The Malay Mail report, neither the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) not the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) were aware of such a deal to bring in animals for testing.

With no legislation on animal testing, it is unclear which department or ministry has the authority to approve animal testing in the first place.

Perhilitan deputy director I Misliah Mohamad Basir was quoted assuring government guidelines would be drafted should any such facility be approved by the ministry.

On July 6 last year, The Malay Mail reported the Johor State Investment Centre (JSIC) was considering a proposal by a French pharmaceutical research company to set up a pre-clinical monkey-testing facility in Johor, with long-tailed macaques being derived from other countries. The Johor proposal was condemned by international and local animal welfare groups.
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Animal groups to stop the construction of an animal testing laboratory in Malaysia .

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http://http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/StopPlansForAnimalTestingMalaysia

Target: To the Prime Minister of Malaysia and the Chief Minister of Malacca

Sponsored by: SPCA Selangor, Friends of The Earth Malaysia, British Union For The Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV), European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE)
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hi all,

got this from PETA newsletter...
if anyone in kl and free to join, that'll be awesome..
i just cant imagine how much suffering the animals have to go through...why cant company get rid of this cruel,barbaric act..why test on animal? its not accurate..just plain silly
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As you may have heard, Vivo Bio Tech Ltd, an Indian biotechnology company, plans to build a $140 million animal testing facility in Malaysia – where there are no laws to protect animals in laboratories. Vivo Bio Tech plans to ship beagles and monkeys to the laboratory for experiments. These animals would be condemned to lives of pain, loneliness, misery and death, with no government oversight to monitor the conditions they are kept in. Experimenters can legally burn the animals, cut them open, shock them, poison them, socially isolate them, starve them, dehydrate them, forcibly restrain them, addict them to drugs, damage their brains and more. Please join PETA and dozens of outraged people for a protest against the planned animal testing facility!

Time: 12:45 pm
Date: Wednesday, 9 June
Location: Outside the High Commission of India, No 2 Jalan Taman Duta, Off Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur

Signs will be provided. Please arrive at the location no later than 12:45 pm, as members of the media will be arriving at 1 pm. The protest will take place rain or shine.

Please don't forget to forward this information to family, friends and anyone else you think would like to attend. If you have any questions, please e-mail us at Activist@PETAAsiaPacific.com.

Sincerely,
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if not mistaken, India High Comision is located next 2 Duta Vista Resort / Tanco Holding (not far from Hockey Stadium)

I think I'll b there on tat day : http://forums.petfinder.my/showthread.php?t=4194

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Protest Against Animal Testing Lab (organised by PETA)

Time: 12:45 pm
Date: Wednesday, 9 June
Location: Outside the High Commission of India, No 2 Jalan Taman Duta, Off Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur

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hi melmel,

sorry, didnt saw your post...coz the date was sooo nearby, i didnt read go through the whole forum before posting..

thanks for helping to speak for those who cant..they'll be very greatful to you
oh,btw, u forgot to put 'arrrive no later than 12.45pm... incase they come msian time, it will be over by then..hehe

GOOD LUCK!! i hope they cancel setting up in msia..who wants to be known as country who allows animal testing...soo humiliating...i pray n pray they dont succeed
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Protest Against Animal Testing Lab (organised by PETA)

Time: 12:45 pm
Date: Wednesday, 9 June
Location: Outside the High Commission of India, No 2 Jalan Taman Duta, Off Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur
aren't most ppl working at that time? how long will it be?
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hi tlllastar,

i reckon its not too long, coz on peta newsletter, it says 'Please arrive at the location no later than 12:45 pm, as members of the media will be arriving at 1 pm. ' i suppose just so the press can take some pictures to show many against the idea.
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just come across the petition site for this too.. their target 10,000 signatures....have 4000 more to go....

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/petition/429/376/560
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Anti-animal lab protest tomorrow
Malaysiakini 8th June 2010

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/133931


Protests build against animal testing
Malaysiakini 3rd June 2010

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/133538


Animal testing cruel, inaccurate and unnecessary
Malaysiakini 4th June 2010

http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/133603
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PrOTest aGainsT thE aniMaL tesTinG LaboRatory iN MaLaysia!!!

The Protest:
Time : 12:45 pm (organised by PETA)
Date : 9 June Wed
Location : Outside the High Commission of India, No 2 Jalan Taman Duta,
Off Jalan Duta, KL (next 2 Duta Vista Resort, no far from Hockey Stadium)

Sumber :www.myanimalcare.org/

Thank you!
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working in pj. jalan duta too far away =( how did the protest go? hope that it was a splendid sight.

should do on weekends leh. purposely trying to cut down num of ppl who can go
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Protest went well : YB Senator, PETA, SPCA , Sahabat Alam Malaysia & other animal welfare gp

Media : NTV 7, RTM, Star, Sun, Malaysiakini, Sin Chew , Chinapress, Guang Ming & international media

SPCA Chairperson Christine Chin submitted petition & memorandum to India High Commissioner Mr Vijay K Gokhale
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No’ to animal testing lab plan

Star June 2010

KUALA LUMPUR: Animal lovers, activists, a Senator and a beauty queen were among those who gathered in front of the Indian High Commission here to protest the plan by an Indian drug company to build an animal testing laboratory in Malacca.
The Ethical treatment of Animals (PETA) drove home their point by using a “rat” mascot.

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Selangor (SPCA) chairman Christine Chin, handed a memorandum to High Commissioner Vijay Gokhale, which was received by Second Secretary Birbald Anand. Also present at the protest was Miss Malaysia/World 2009/2010 Thanuja Ananthan.

Lyn Wong, 38, said: “People must be made more aware that testing on animals is not necessary as there are many alternatives in terms of medical research.”

Mohani Niza, 22, said the Indian company had expressed its intention to use monkeys in experiments to test drugs “because they think monkeys are not as cute as cats, but they do suffer as well.”

Also lending support was Senator Dr S. Ramakrishnan of the DAP, who said in a statement that animal testing should be banned because it was cruel, not reliable, inaccurate “and below human decency.”

It was reported that Indian drug company, Vivo Biotech, was planning to build a multi-million dollar animal testing laboratory in Malacca to test-trial medicines on primates, dogs, and small mammals.
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Animals For Drug Test

Malaysiakini June 2010

Over a dozen animal rights activists assembled in front of the Indian High Commission in Kuala Lumpur today to protest against the planned animal testing lab in Alor Gajah, Malacca.

Organised by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) Asia, the protest started about 1pm after Peta's official rat mascot arrived in full gear by taxi, bringing along protest placards in English and Hindi.

Among those who took part in the protest were Miss Malaysia/World 2009/2010 Thanuja Aanandhan, who is also a Peta ambassador, and DAP senator Dr S Ramakrishnan.

Undeterred by the scorching sun, the protesters stood at the gates as they thrust the placards in the air, demanding that Indian company Vivo Bio Tech Ltd stops its plans to build the controversial testing facility.

'Vivo Bio Tech: Quit Malaysia!' and 'Keep cruel animal tests out of Malaysia!' read some of the placards. Protesters chanted “Quit, quit quit! Quit right now!” as police personnel monitored the situation

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA)Selangor chairperson Christine Chin and two other members of the group went into the diplomatic mission to submit a memorandum of protest to high commissioner Vijay K Gokhale.

The SPCA also went around collecting signatures in support of their joint petition against the facility.
This will be sent to Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak and Malacca Chief Minister Mohd Ali Rustam once 10,000 signatures are in hand.

This is the second protest held since plans for the animal testing facility were made public in April. The first was organised in Petaling Jaya by a coalition comprising the SPCA, British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection and the European Coalition to End Animal Experiments.

The proposed facility has sparked international outrage, particularly after Mohd Ali declared that it is man's “god given right” to use animals for drug tests.

Plans to build the facility in Malacca were put in motion after state-owned Melaka Biotech, Vanguard Creative Technologies Sdn Bhd and Vivo Bio Tech inked a memorandum of understanding on the facility following negotiations in India last January.

Upon completion, the facility is expected to conduct tests using imported beagles and white mice, and macaques sourced from local jungles.
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2 view PETA protest online, click :

http://www.malaysiakini.tv/video/194...n-mission.html
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