Regional animal welfare march organized for 1st time

Around 900 people have participated in a demonstration organized by the Abandoned Animals Protection Association of Macau (AAPAM), calling for harsher punishment in animal abuse cases. The march departed from Tap Seac Square at 3.45 p.m. on Saturday, with some of the participants bringing along their dogs, and arrived at the Legislative Assembly building at around 4.50 p.m. before proceeding to deliver a letter detailing their request.
Public Security Police Force said 120 officers were deployed to maintain order, later confirming that the people made their appeal in a peaceful manner.
A similar demonstration took place in Hong Kong and Taiwan on Saturday, as a result of a regional activity shared by the three regions. This also marks the first time that these three regions have held hands to achieve a common goal. Mark Mak Chi-ho, chairman of the Hong Kong Non-Profit Veterinary Clinic (NPV), noted that mainland organizations were also invited but declined the invitation because of the current political atmosphere.