West Jakarta Food Security, Maritime and Agriculture Sub-agency held free cat sterilization at Kebon Jeruk District office. There were 200 cats sterilized during the activity.

Head of Kebon Jeruk District, Agus Mulyadi appreciated the sterilization activity as an effort to handle the cat population.

"The public response was very enthusiastic," he said, Wednesday (12/10).

Agus hopes this activity can continue to be held every year because the benefits are felt directly by the community.

"Thanks to the sub-agency for providing this activity. I believe this activity is very beneficial for the community , especially cat lovers," he added.

Meanwhile, Kebon Jeruk KPKP's Unit Head, Sri Harini explained her side actually provided a quota of 100 cats, but when registration closed the number jumped to 200.

"We continue to strive for optimal service," she explained.

Sri added that there are a number of requirements for cat owners to undergo sterilization, including that the cat must be healthy and of sufficient age, and that the cat must belong to a resident with a Jakarta ID card or reside near the activity location.

"Every cat that has undergone sterilization will be given a mark on its ear (eartip) as a marker so that it will not be sterilized again," she stated.