Mobile anti-rabies vaccination for dogs comes to Sibu Jaya
SIBU: The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) Sarawak is bringing its mobile anti-rabies vaccination programme for dogs to Sibu Jaya on July 29. According to Penghulu Wong Chiu Uo, the next rabies vaccination programme will be held at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJKC) Tian Hua. “The programme will start from 9.30 am to 2.30 pm. […]
Mass vaccination, microchipping to combat rabies threat
BATU KAWA: In a bid to curb rabies and promote responsible pet ownership, a mass vaccination, dog licencing, and microchipping programme was held today (June 17) at Dewan Bola Keranjang, SJK Chung Hua Batu Kawa. The event, organised by the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP), aimed to raise public awareness and encourage pet owners to take proactive […]
SDMC praised for excellent management of Covid-19 pandemic
KUCHING: The Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) has been praised for its outstanding management of the Covid-19 pandemic. Datuk Rodzi Md Saad, the director-general of the National Security Council (MKN), shared that Sarawak also had done an exemplary job in rolling out its vaccination programme. “The NSC is very thankful for the full support and […]
517,107 kids registered for Covid-19 vaccine
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 517,107 kids aged five to 11 years in the country have been registered for the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine by their parents up to Tuesday (Feb 1), said Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin. In his tweet today, he said the figure was about 15 per cent of the total cohorts of 3.6 […]
Don’t delay vaccinating children: Experts
THE vaccination programme for children aged five to 11 is expected to start soon now that Malaysia’s Drug Control Authority has granted conditional approval for the administration of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to children in that age group. Although their vaccine dosage will be much lower than that administered to adolescents and adults, many parents feel […]
Vaccination lowers your risk of infection
By Petronella Felix KUCHING: Telang Usan assemblyman Dennis Ngau has urged his rural constituents to get vaccinated against Covid-19 in order to lower the risk of infection. He reminded that the Telang Usan service centre as well as the district office and community leaders have constantly urged and encouraged the local community to get vaccinated. […]
Rep happy with state’s vaccination programme
KUCHING: Meradong assemblyman, Datuk Ding Kuong Hiing is delighted with the state’s vaccination programme, which has moved on to teens aged 16-17 recently. “It can be seen that we are highly united in our efforts to combat the Covid 19 virus as we have already vaccinated over 80 percent of our population,” he said on […]
Making sure centres ready to vaccinate students
KUCHING: Saratok MP Datuk Ali Biju recently visited Kabong Police Station Hall and Sri Krian Hall in Saratok, both of which will be used as vaccination centres (PPV) for teenagers aged 16 to 17. The vaccination programme began yesterday with appointments set by the respective schools. “The purpose of my visit is to ensure the […]
First dose of vaccine for 1,300 students
MIRI: A total 1,300 students aged 16 to 17 from four schools within Subis district on Saturday (Sept 11) received their first dose of Covid-19 vaccine. They are from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Bekenu, SMK Subis, SMK Luar Bandar Miri and SMK Suai. Vaccinations were carried out at two centres — Dewan Masyarakat Bekenu and […]
State’s vaccination success evident
KUCHING: Sarawak’s success in vaccinating over 88.9 percent of its eligible adult population thus far has contributed to the low number of cases in Category 4 (lungs infection and require oxygen) and Category 5 (lungs infection and require ventilator). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg asserted that vaccination has provided protection to the […]
