Sarawak may name rabies infection areas to alert local residents


Sarawak Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian speaking to reporters in Kuching. - ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star

KUCHING: Sarawak will consider publicising the locations where dogs have tested positive for rabies in order to increase public awareness of the disease.

Deputy Premier Datuk Seri Dr Sim Kui Hian said he would discuss the matter with state Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Stephen Rundi, as the Veterinary Services Department (DVS) comes under his ministry.

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