Cat Island In Jakarta? DKI DPRD Different Opinions About This Unique Discourse

The discourse of building a cat island in the Thousand Islands, precisely on Tidung Kecil Island, has drawn pros and cons. The attitude of the members of the DKI DPRD on the placement of cat habitats on the island of Jakarta was divided.

Member of Commission B of the DKI Jakarta DPRD from the PKS faction, M. Taufik Zulkifli, said he agreed with the plan. According to Taufik, the idea of cat thematic tourism can increase regional income in the Thousand Islands.

"The concept of Cat Island tourism is a fresh idea that deserves to be developed," said Taufik at the DKI Jakarta DPRD Building, Thursday, June 5.

What is clear, Taufik reminded that the management of the cat island, if it is implemented, must be carried out professionally. The cats brought to the Thousand Islands must be maintained properly.

"Not only given food, but the process of breeding must also be considered and controlled. If cats breed out of control, it can also be difficult," said Taufik.

Similarly, Member of Commission B of the DKI Jakarta DPRD from the NasDem Faction, Jupiter considers that the DKI Provincial Government can control the population of stray cats and maintain the health of mammalian animals from programmed monitoring.

In fact, according to him, the island of cats can attract domestic and foreign tourists to travel to the Thousand Islands.

"Therefore, support the governor's plan to open the Cat Island tour in the Thousand Islands," he added.

However, Jupiter asked the DKI Provincial Government to prepare transportation access for tourists from Jakarta to the Thousand Islands. Given, DKI Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung also has the promise to improve sea transportation services in Jakarta.

A member of Commission B of the DKI Jakarta DPRD has shown a different attitude from the PSI faction,ular Widjojo. According totips, cats are invasive predators that can destroy other animal species, including birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, to green turtles and amphibious turtles.

They can be a threat to conservation. They can prey on the animals there, including the birds that live or that are crossing the island, "explained God.

Moreover,he revealed that the estimated number of stray cats in Jakarta reached 860 thousand to more than 1.5 million heads. Thus, moving cats to be placed in one island is not the best solution in controlling the breeding of cats in Jakarta.

If 1.5 million stray cats in mainland Jakarta are transferred to the cat island in the Thousand Islands, then it could be 1.5 million new stray cats will fill the initial location. As a result, the total number reaches 3 million stray cats in Jakarta. In addition, if cats are relocated, rats that are more dangerous for human health could emerge," he added.