Sarawak sets up 'immune belt' team to control rabies spread


Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg speaking to reporters after launching the state's immune belt enforcement team in Kuching. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE / The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak has set up an immune belt enforcement team (IBET) to control the spread of rabies in the state, particularly from areas along the border with Kalimantan.

State Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said that the IBET was formed under the state security and enforcement unit to monitor the movement of dogs in border areas.

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