What you need to know about rabies outbreak in Sarawak
The Health Ministry confirmed another death due to rabies from Sibu, Sarawak, making it the second reported case in the state this year.
Mon Jun 29 2020
Another rabies outbreak area declared in Sarawak
Kampung Kuala in Serian has been declared a rabies outbreak area, bringing to 23 the number of rabies outbreak areas in Sarawak so far.
Wed Aug 09 2017
Dr Subramaniam: Rabies in Sarawak under control, no new cases reported
The rabies outbreak in Sarawak is now under control with no new cases reported, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam.
Mon Aug 07 2017
Sungai Maong wet market, Kampung Serikin declared as rabies infected areas
The decision was made by Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, who is also JPBN chairman, during the rabies outbreak coordination meeting today.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Rabies: 17,844 pets vaccinated in Sarawak
Dogs made the highest number of animals vaccinated with a total number of 10,204, followed by cats (7,595) and 45 of other animals.
Tue Jul 25 2017
Kuala Sepetang, Taiping, to be gazetted rabies outbreak area
The Perak Department of Veterinary Services is in the process of gazetting Kuala Sepetang, Taiping, as a rabies outbreak area.
Sun Jul 16 2017
Rabies: Six more doctors to help vaccination process
Six additional doctors are expected to arrive in Sarawak next week to assist in the vaccination process to curb the rabies outbreak.
Sat Jul 15 2017
Call to act against stray dogs over Rabies scare
A Sarawak assistant minister has called on local authorities in the state, which is facing a rabies outbreak, to act against stray dogs in the effort to prevent people getting bitten by the canines.
Thu Jul 06 2017
Kedah may seek Thailand's assistance in curbing influx of wild dogs
The Kedah government is considering seeking Thailand's cooperation in curbing the influx of wild dogs from the country into the state along their common border.
Sat Sep 26 2015
Rabies outbreak in northern states still under control - Dr Hilmi
To date, no individual had been infected by the rabies virus, but the ministry was still monitoring the situation.
Wed Sep 23 2015
NGOs: Stop killing, even stray dogs
A group of independent animal activists and NGOs is calling on Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng to stop the culling of dogs in the state following the rabies outbreaks.
Mon Sep 21 2015