Jakarta goes to the cats as strays take over the capital’s streets (opens original article in a new tab)

Jakarta struggles with a massive stray cat population, leading to efforts for sterilization and control, while cats hold cultural and religious significance in the city.

• Jakarta has a large stray cat population, estimated at up to 1.5 million cats
• Stray cats are cared for by residents but face issues like overpopulation and health risks
• The city is conducting sterilization programs to control the population
• Cats are culturally significant in Jakarta due to religious beliefs