‘Take precautions against rabies spread’

SIBU: People here have been advised to take precautionary measures against the spread of rabies. Chairman of Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) Clarence Ting said SMC had received so many requests to catch dogs out in public. “SMC dog catching team has only 5 persons and can only attend to limited number of requests. “Unless the […]

Man succumbs to rabies

KUCHING: The Health Ministry (MoH) has recorded one new case of rabies involving the death of a 62-year-old man in Sibu. In a statement issued yesterday, it said the victim was pronounced dead at 7pm on June 23 in Sibu Hospital. The victim was bitten by his relative’s dog while visiting his house in Jalan […]

10 new Sibu rabies-infected areas

KUCHING: Another 10 areas in Sibu have been declared rabies-infected as of Saturday. The Department of Veterinary Services Sarawak (DVSS) said the new areas are Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, Lorong Permai Timur, Kampung Bahagia Jaya Teku, Sibujaya, Batu 1⁄2 Jalan Oya, Jalan Hua Kiew, Ulu Sungai Merah, Taman Sanhill Barat, Jalan Oya Lama and Jalan […]