{
  "id": 18314368,
  "title": "Melaka plans to amend enactment, register livestock using QR codes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/melaka-plans-to-amend-enactment-register-livestock-using-qr-codes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T14:00:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1571732/melaka-plans-amend-enactment-register-livestock-using-qr-codes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Melaka government is set to alter existing laws and register livestock using QR codes, according to Ab Rauf Yusoh, the caretaker Chief Minister of the state. This initiative aims to streamline the tracing of animal owners following incidents like road accidents or cattle theft. The adoption of this technology is part of the state's ongoing digitalization efforts, initiated under the Kampung Digital program. Should a livestock-related accident occur, scanning the QR code could identify the owner and facilitate legal action. Presently, when cattle are involved in road accidents, no one comes forward to claim ownership as the animal's identity remains unknown. With this new system in place, authorities can scan the QR code to ascertain ownership and pursue legal measures accordingly. Ab Rauf made these remarks during a recording session for the Podcast Utama Edisi Khas Buletin TV3, a special edition podcast for the 16th Melaka State Election. The registration process, which will be overseen by the Veterinary Services Department, will involve the use of QR codes on the livestock. This measure is expected to not only help in curbing livestock theft but also enable more structured management of farming activities.",
  "summary": "MELAKA: The Melaka government plans to amend relevant state enactments to enable livestock to be registered using Quick Response (QR) codes next year, facilitating the tracing of owners in the event of road accidents or cattle theft.",
  "key_points": [
    "Melaka to amend laws for QR code livestock registration",
    "Initiative aims to trace owners post accidents, thefts",
    "QR codes to be used by Veterinary Services Department"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}