Rabies victim dies in Kuching, death toll rises to 17


KUCHING (Bernama): A 26-year-old man from Batu Kawa, who was rabies encephalitis positive, has died at the Sarawak General Hospital (SGH) here, according to reports.

It said the victim, identified as Jackson Yap Foh Fong, died at about 10am Friday (May 31) while receiving treatment at the hospital.

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