{
  "id": 18322444,
  "title": "Melaka plans to amend enactment, register livestock using QR codes [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/melaka-plans-to-amend-enactment-register-livestock-using-qr-codes-18322444",
  "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-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's Melaka state government plans to introduce legislation next year allowing livestock to be registered using Quick Response (QR) codes, enabling owners to be identified in case of road accidents or theft incidents. Ab Rauf Yusoh, caretaker Chief Minister of Melaka, stated that this initiative is part of the state's ongoing digitalisation efforts under the Kampung Digital programme. The system will allow owners' details to be retrieved by scanning the QR code, especially in cases where stray animals cause traffic collisions. Currently, instances of theft or accidents involving cattle often go unreported because the owners remain unknown. By registering the animals with QR codes under the Veterinary Services Department, the government aims to streamline the identification process and enhance the management of farming activities. This move will also help curb cattle rustling and contribute to a more organized agricultural sector.",
  "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.",
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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."
}