Malaysian Kennel Association Explained

Malaysian Kennel Association (MKA)
Persatuan Kenel Anjing Malaysia
Abbreviation:MKA
Formation:1925
Status:Active
Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Region Served:Malaysia
Membership:Fédération Cynologique Internationale
Leader Title:President
Leader Name:Mr. Ken Chuah
Leader Title2:Vice-President
Leader Name2:Mr. Derrick Seow

Past President Gopi Krishnan

Affiliations:American Kennel Club
The Kennel Club

Malaysian Kennel Association (MKA; Malay: '''Persatuan Kenel Anjing Malaysia''') is a registrar association of purebred dogs in Malaysia that was inaugurated in 1925. The association promotes breeding and exhibition of purebred dogs and formulation of dog show rules. The MKA acts as a dog club for dog lovers. It is the only dog club in Malaysia that is affiliated and has reciprocal agreements with the following international leading canine bodies; the Fédération Cynologique Internationale,[1] the, American Kennel Club, and The Kennel Club.

Their mission is: "MKA further aspires to be the most effective representative body in the country to protect the rights of owners and dogs. MKA is also determined to eradicate the fraudulent use of pedigree and safeguard the pureness of the genetic pool."[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FCI members and contract partners. www.fci.be . August 29, 2019.
  2. Web site: About The MKA. www.dogsmalaysia.my. August 29, 2019. 20 August 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190820050953/http://www.dogsmalaysia.my/index.php?node=common/content&id=about/themka. live.