Rabies

  No. Date Title Location Link
1. 6 th    March 2023 Four rabies deaths detected in Sarawak so far this year, says Deputy Premier. Kuching , Sarawak https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2023/03/06/four-rabies-deaths-detected-in-sarawak-so-far-this-year-says-deputy-premier
2. 6 th    March 2023 Deputy premier : 67pc human rabies cases in Sarawak this year were fatal. Kuching, Sarawak https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2023/03/06/deputy-premier-67pc-human-rabies-cases-in-sarawak-this-year-were-fatal/58234
3. 6 th    March 2023 Deputy premier : Immune belt teams still vaccinating dogs, cats for rabies near Sarawak Kalimantan border. Kuching, Sarawak https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2023/03/06/deputy-premier-immune-belt-teams-still-vaccinating-dogs-cats-for-rabies-near-sarawak-kalimantan-border/58236
4. 3 th    March 2023 4 deaths among 6 rabies cases in Sarawak since Jan 2023, Sibu registers highest with 3 cases. Kuching , Sarawak https://dayakdaily.com/4-deaths-among-6-rabies-cases-in-sarawak-since-jan-2023-sibu-registers-highest-with-3-cases/
5. 1 st February 2023 MPP chief : 13 samples from dogs caught in MPP areas in 2022 confirmed rabies- positive Kuching , Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/02/01/mpp-chief-13-samples-from-dogs-caught-in-mpp-areas-in-2022-confirmed-rabies-positive/
6. 28 th January 2023 Threat of rabies not to be taken lightly, says Premier’s pol-sec. Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2023/01/28/threat-of-rabies-not-to-be-taken-lightly-says-premiers-pol-sec/
7.  7 th  December 2022 Senior citizen succumbs to rabies in Sibu Kuching , Sarawak https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2022/12/07/senior-citizen-succumbs-to-rabies-in-sibu
8.  7 th  December 2022 Sarawak reports 14 rabies cases among humans as of Dec6 11 victims dead . Kuching , Sarawak https://dayakdaily.com/sarawak-reports-14-rabies-cases-among-humans-as-of-dec-6-11-victims-dead/
9. 23 th  November 2022 Rabies: Sarawak state assembly passes bill to delegate power of DVS Kuching , Sarawak https://www.astroawani.com/berita-malaysia/rabies-sarawak-state-assembly-passes-bill-delegate-power-dvs-393263
10. 28 th  September 2022 Eight deaths due to rabies reported in Sarawak this year Kuching , Sarawak https://borneobulletin.com.bn/eight-deaths-due-to-rabies-reported-in-sarawak-this-year/
11. 27 th  September 2022 Sarawak on track to become rabies free state by 2025 , says Dr Rundi Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/09/27/sarawak-on-track-to-become-rabies-free-state-by-2025-says-dr-rundi/
12. 27 th  September 2022 46 died from rabies in Sarawak since 2017 Kuching , Sarawak https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/46-died-from-rabies-in-sarawak-since-2017/
13. 26 th  September 2022 S’wak sets up enforcement team to curb spread of rabies Kuching , Sarawak https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/72506/swak-sets-up-enforcement-team-to-curb-spread-of-rabies

 

14. 24 th  September 2022 Rabies in Borneo Conference 2022 to take place in Kuching from Sept 27-28 Kuching , Sarawak https://dayakdaily.com/rabies-in-borneo-conference-2022-to-take-place-in-kuching-from-sept-27-28/

 

15. 20th May 2022 20 areas in Sarawak record rabies cases so far in 2022 Kuching , Sarawak https://dayakdaily.com/20-areas-in-sarawak-record-rabies-cases-so-far-in-2022/

 

16. 20th May 2022 13 human rabies fatalities recorded in past 17 months in Sibu Division Sibu, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/05/20/13-human-rabies-fatalities-recorded-in-past-17-months-in-sibu-division/
17. 14th May 2022 Mass rabies vaccination, licensing and microchipping for dogs in Padawan on May 21 Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/05/14/mass-rabies-vaccination-licensing-and-microchipping-for-dogs-in-padawan-on-may-21/
18. 07th May 2022 SDMC: Seek immediate medical attention if exposed to rabies Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/05/07/sdmc-seek-immediate-medical-attention-if-exposed-to-rabies/
19. 03th April 2022 Over 300 dogs vaccinated against rabies in Kuching, Serian Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/04/03/300-dogs-vaccinated-against-rabies-in-two-separate-mass-vaccination-programmes-in-kuching-serian/
20. 02th April 2022 DVS Sarawak to run six more anti-rabies programmes for remainder of 2022 Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/04/02/dvs-sarawak-to-run-six-more-anti-rabies-programmes-for-remainder-of-2022/
21. 22th March 2022 Only 3 out of 45 rabies victims since 2017 survived, says Dr Rundi Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/03/22/only-3-out-of-45-rabies-victims-since-2017-survived-says-dr-rundi/
22. 20th February 2022 Authorities say dog who attacked folks at ferry point may have rabies Sibu, Sarawak https://www.malaymail.com//2042653
23. 2nd January 2022 Rabies: DVS Sarawak plans to vaccinate 50,000 dogs this year, says director Sibu, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2022/01/02/rabies-dvs-sarawak-plans-to-vaccinate-50000-dogs-this-year-says-director/
24. 3rd October 2021 Onus on owners to keep dog clean, safe Kuching, Sarawak https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/onus-on-owners-to-keep-dog-clean-safe/
25. 3rd October 2021 Rabies is fatal but 100% preventable Kuching, Sarawak https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/rabies-is-fatal-but-100-preventable/
26. 2nd October 2021 Sarawak govt allocates RM7 mln to combat rabies Kuching, Sarawak https://dayakdaily.com/sarawak-govt-allocates-rm7-mln-to-combat-rabies/
27. 22nd September 2021 City council’s stray dog removal programme still active as rabies still a threat Kuching, Sarawak https://dayakdaily.com/city-councils-stray-dog-removal-programme-still-active-as-rabies-still-a-threat/
28. 22nd September 2021 Miri council continues anti-rabies operations Miri, Sarawak https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/miri-council-continues-anti-rabies-operations/
29. 14th July 2021 Miri village declared rabies infected area Kuching,

Sarawak

https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/miri-village-declared-rabies-infected-area/
30. 10th June 2021 Man who got bitten by two different dogs in two different occasions is Sarawak’s latest rabies death Kuching,

Sarawak

http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/172537/man-who-got-bitten-by-two-different-dogs-in-two-different-occasions-is-sarawak-s-latest-rabies-death/
31. 24th May 2021 45-year-old woman in Selangau latest rabies fatality in Sarawak Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/05/24/45-year-old-woman-in-selangau-latest-rabies-fatality-in-sarawak/
32. 20th May 2021 Miri council says wonder dog Xiao Bai’s death preventable, owner notified earlier of anti-rabies ops Miri, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2021/05/20/miri-council-says-wonder-dog-xiao-bais-death-preventable-owner-notified-earlier-of-anti-rabies-ops/
33. 25th December 2020 Dog vaccination campaign in Selangau ends, dog removal ongoing — DVSS Sibu, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/12/25/dog-vaccination-campaign-in-selangau-ends-dog-removal-ongoing-dvss/
34. 22nd December 2020 53-year-old woman from Sibu becomes latest rabies fatality as death toll in S’wak climbs to 29 Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/12/22/53-year-old-woman-from-sibu-becomes-latest-rabies-fatality-as-death-toll-in-swak-climbs-to-29/
35. 16th December 2020 DVSS: 139 canines at SSPCA get anti rabies vaccination Kuching, Sarawak https://dayakdaily.com/dvss-139-canines-at-sspca-get-anti-rabies-vaccination/
36. 04th December 2020 Vaccinate dogs in S’wak to curb rabies: Ex-deputy minister Kuching, Sarawak http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/162619/vaccinate-dogs-in-s-wak-to-curb-rabies-ex-deputy-minister/
37. 03rd December 2020 Two new rabies cases, one fatal, in Sarawak Kuching, Sarawak http://www.dailyexpress.com.my/news/162588/two-new-rabies-cases-one-fatal-in-sarawak/
38. 03rd December 2020 Rabies death toll in Sarawak climbs to 28 after 58-year-old man succumbs to virus Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/12/03/rabies-death-toll-in-sarawak-climbs-to-28-after-58-year-old-man-succumbs-to-virus/
39. 01st December 2020 Vaccinate dogs in Sarawak to curb rabies, says ex-deputy health minister Kuching, Sarawak https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2020/12/01/vaccinate-all-dogs-in-sarawak-to-curb-rabies-says-ex-deputy-health-minister/
40. 01st December 2020 All dog, cat bite cases are managed according WHO guidelines, says DVSS Sibu, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/12/01/all-dog-cat-bite-cases-are-managed-according-who-guidelines-says-dvss/
41. 01st December 2020 DVSS: Kampung Limpaki in Limbang Division, Kampung Belawai in Mukah Division latest to be declared rabies-infected Sibu, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/12/01/dvss-kampung-limpaki-in-limbang-division-kampung-belawai-in-mukah-division-latest-to-be-declared-rabies-infected/
42. 29th November 2020 Rabies cases in Sibu at alarming level, says assistant minister Sibu, Sarawak https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2020/11/29/rabies-cases-in-sibu-at-alarming-level-says-assistant-minister/
43. 29th November 2020 Rabies situation in Sibu worrying, says Dr Annuar Sibu, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/11/29/rabies-situation-in-sibu-worrying-says-dr-annuar/
44. 29th November 2020 364 individuals evacuated to evacuation centres due to flash floods in Bintulu Bintulu, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/11/29/364-individuals-evacuated-to-evacuation-centres-due-to-flash-floods-in-bintulu/
45. 21st November 2020 16-year-old girl latest rabies fatality in Sarawak Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/11/21/16-year-old-girl-latest-rabies-fatality-in-sarawak/
46. 13th November 2020 Anti-rabies vaccination programme for dogs to be held in Sibu Sibu, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/11/13/anti-rabies-vaccination-programme-for-dogs-to-be-held-in-sibu/
47. 11th November 2020 Man dies from rabies in Sarawak – Health DG Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/11/11/man-dies-from-rabies-in-sarawak-health-dg/
48. 17th October 2020 Public cooperation vital to eliminate rabies state wide -Unggah Kuching, Sarawak https://dayakdaily.com/public-cooperation-vital-to-eliminate-rabies-statewide-uggah/
49. 9th September 2020 Another death due to rabies in Sarawak Kuching, Sarawak https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2020/09/09/another-death-due-to-rabies-in-sarawak/
50. 9th September 2020 51-year-old man from Jalan Penrissen becomes 24th rabies victim in Sarawak Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/09/09/51-year-old-man-from-jalan-penrissen-becomes-24th-rabies-victim-in-sarawak/
51. 22nd August 2020 MPP conducts anti-rabies operation on stray dogs Kuching, Sarawak https://dayakdaily.com/mpp-conducts-anti-rabies-operation-on-stray-dogs/
52. 25th July 2020 Two-in-one campaign to help SRDC residents fightCovid-19, rabies Sibu, Sarawak https://dayakdaily.com/two-in-one-campaign-to-help-srdc-residents-fight-covid-19-rabies/
53. 20th July 2020 Poor turnout for anti-rabies vaccination drive Sibu, Sarawak https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2020/07/20/poor-turnout-for-anti-rabies-vaccination-drive
54. 19th July 2020 Poor response to anti-rabies jab, tag registration Sibu, Sarawak https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/poor-response-to-anti-rabies-jab-tag-registration/
55. 11th July 2020 Schedule of anti-rabies vaccinations Sibu, Sarawak https://www.newsarawaktribune.com.my/schedule-of-anti-rabies-vaccinations/
56. 06th July 2020 Rare outbreak of rabies in Sarawak could have originated from Indonesia’s Kalimantan, says Malaysia health minister Kuching, Sarawak https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/rare-outbreak-of-rabies-in-sarawak-could-have-originated-from-indonesias-kalimantan
57. 04th July 2020 Free anti-rabies vaccination for dogs in Kapit on-going, next session on Monday Kapit, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/07/04/free-anti-rabies-vaccination-for-dogs-in-kapit-on-going-next-session-on-monday/
58. 03rd July 2020 MPKS launches anti-rabies campaign Kota Samarahan, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/07/03/mpks-launches-anti-rabies-campaign/
59. 30th June 2020 Ting: SMC hiring private contractor to catch stray dogs to curb rabies spread Sibu, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/06/30/ting-smc-hiring-private-contractor-to-catch-stray-dogs-to-curb-rabies-spread/
60. 29th June 2020 SRDC sets up anti-rabies operation task force to curb disease spread – chairman Sibu, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/06/29/srdc-sets-up-anti-rabies-operation-task-force-to-curb-disease-spread-chairman/
61. 14th June 2020 SRDC to intensify operations to remove free roaming dogs in rabies-infected areas Sibu, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/06/14/srdc-to-intensify-operations-to-remove-free-roaming-dogs-in-rabies-infected-areas/
62. 05th March 2020 Sarawak still hopes to be rabies-free by 2025 – Dr Sim Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/03/05/sarawak-still-hopes-to-be-rabies-free-by-2025-dr-sim/
63. 08th April 2020 Anti-rabies exercise still on, pet owners reminded to keep animals within house compounds Kuching, Sarawak https://dayakdaily.com/anti-rabies-exercise-still-on-pet-owners-reminded-to-keep-animals-within-house-compounds/
64. 02nd April 2020 Council acts to curb spread of rabies Sibu, Sarawak https://www.thestar.com.my/metro/metro-news/2020/04/02/council-acts-to-curb-spread-of-rabies
65. 30th March 2020 Five-year-old girl latest rabies fatality in Sarawak, death toll at 23 Sibu, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/03/30/five-year-old-girl-latest-rabies-fatality-in-sarawak-death-toll-at-23/
66. 30th March 2020 Sarawak reports 1st rabies death of 2020 Sibu, Sarawak http://outbreaknewstoday.com/malaysia-sarawak-reports-1st-rabies-death-of-2020/
67. 19th March 2020 Mass rabies vaccination on hold but DVS operations room still on standby Kuching, Sarawak https://dayakdaily.com/mass-rabies-vaccination-on-hold-but-dvs-operations-room-still-on-standby/
68. 04th March 2020 Local authorities equipped with animal control vehicles to battle ongoing rabies epidemic Kuching, Sarawak https://dayakdaily.com/local-authorities-equipped-with-animal-control-vehicles-to-battle-ongoing-rabies-epidemic/
69. 17th February 2020 Rabies: Sarawak will replace injection with bait method, says deputy CM Kuching, Sarawak https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/02/17/rabies-sarawak-will-replace-injection-with-bait-method-says-deputy-cm/1838373
70. 14th February 2020 Baits laced with rabies vaccine for stray dogs Kuching, Sarawak https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2020/02/565562/baits-laced-rabies-vaccine-stray-dogs
71. 14th February 2020 Veterinary Dept to use bait laced with anti-rabies vaccine to lure stray dogs in Sarawak Kuching, Sarawak https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/02/14/veterinary-dept-to-use-bait-laced-with-anti-rabies-vaccine-to-lure-stray-do/1837577
72. 05th February 2020 Dogs owners cooperation requested in neutering pets to prevent spread of rabies Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2020/02/08/dog-owners-cooperation-requested-in-neutering-pets-to-prevent-spread-of-rabies/
73. 26th January 2020 Sarawak SPCA, to open clinic to neuter dogs, cats to curb rabies Kuching, Sarawak https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2020/01/26/sarawak-spca-to-open-clinic-to-neuter-dogs-cats-to-curb-rabies/1831679
74. 25th December 2019 Haze, rabies outbreaks in Sarawak raise safety and health concerns Kuching, Sarawak https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2019/12/25/haze-rabies-outbreak-in-sarawak-raise-safety-and-health-concerns/1822195
75. 30th November 2019 DVS: 70 pct of dogs in the state vaccinated against rabies Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/12/01/dvs-70-pct-of-dogs-in-the-state-vaccinated-against-rabies/
76. 17th November 2019 Rabies: 140,103 dogs in Sarawak vaccinated, says Veterinary DG Sarawak https://www.thesundaily.my/local/rabies-140103-dogs-in-sarawak-vaccinated-says-veterinary-dg-HA1615180
77. 11th November 2019 35,370 animal bite cases reported in Sarawak since 2017, dengue cases on the rise Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/11/11/35370-animal-bite-cases-reported-in-sarawak-since-2017-dengue-cases-on-the-rise/
78. 08th November 2019 Five-year-old dies of rabies in Sarawak Sarawak https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/11/09/five-year-old-dies-of-rabies-in-sarawak
79. 08th November 2019 Malaysia: Additional rabies death reported in Sarawak Sarawak http://outbreaknewstoday.com/malaysia-additional-rabies-death-reported-in-sarawak-98759/
80. 26th October 2019 150,000 pet dogs given free anti-rabies vaccination in Sarawak Kuching, Sarawak https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2019/10/26/150000-pet-dogs-given-free-anti-rabies-vaccination-in-sarawak/1804083
81. 09th October 2019 Malaysia: Rabies situation in Sarawak Sarawak http://outbreaknewstoday.com/malaysia-rabies-situation-in-sarawak-64641/
82. 10th August 2019 Man bitten by pet puppy dies of rabies in Sarawak Kota Pedawan, Sarawak https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2019/08/511828/man-bitten-pet-puppy-dies-rabies-sarawak
83. 13th July 2019 Uggah: Six new areas in Sarawak declared as rabies infected Kuching, Sarawak https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2019/07/13/uggah-six-new-areas-in-sarawak-declared-as-rabies-infected/1771091
84. 13th June 2019 Health Ministry urged to investigate latest rabies death in Sarawak Kampong Lebor, Serian, Sarawak https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2019/06/13/health-ministry-urged-to-investigate-latest-fatal-case-of-rabies-in-sarawak/1761889
85. 13th June 2019 Rabies claims 18th life in Sarawak Kuching, Sarawak https://www.theborneopost.com/2019/06/13/rabies-claims-18th-life-in-sarawak/
86. 01st June 2019 Young man in Sarawak’s capital dies from rabies, the 17th death since outbreak last year Sarawak https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/young-man-in-sarawaks-capital-dies-from-rabies-the-17th-death-since-outbreak-last-year
87. 30th May 2019 Man scratched by dogs could be latest rabies victim in Sarawak Sarawak https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/05/30/man-scratched-by-dogs-could-be-latest-rabies-victim-in-swak
88. 25th January 2019 Sarawak declares rabies as level 2 disaster as cases increase Kuching, Sarawak https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/01/25/sarawak-declares-rabies-as-level-2-disaster-as-cases-increase