Curbing rabies in Sarawak an uphill battle, state assembly hears


KUCHING: Rabies cases continue to occur in Sarawak due to a high stray animal population and low public awareness of the disease, the state assembly heard on Wednesday (Nov 22).

State Deputy Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development Minister Datuk Martin Ben said the high number of strays, especially unvaccinated and unneutered dogs, contributed significantly to the spread of rabies.

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