Nipah virus outbreak memorialised in museum


PORT DICKSON: The Nipah virus outbreak, which killed more than 100 people, will be recorded as part of the state’s history with the setting up of a museum here.

Work is nearing completion and the museum is expected to be opened to the public in Kampung Sungai Nipah, Bukit Pelanduk, about 24km from here.

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