From deadly diseases to property pains, Penang's pigeon infestation public bane

GEORGE TOWN: Readers of The Star have shared their concerns in response to a report about local authorities in Penang dealing with pigeon infestations, sharing stories ranging from infections to property issues.

A woman on social media pleaded with those who feed pigeons after her son contracted cryptococcosis, a deadly fungal infection of the brain commonly spread through pigeon faeces.