Sarawak disaster committee declares 10 areas in Sibu as rabies-positive
Saturday, 13 Jun 2020 01:13 PM MYTDatuk Amar Douglas Uggah says the State Disaster Management Committee has declared 10 areas in Sibu as rabies positive after two children were bitten by rabid dogs. — Picture courtesy of Sarawak Public Communications Unit
“All these areas are within a 10km radius of the two previously declared rabies-infected areas in Sibu,” he said in a statement. “The local authorities may seize and impound any dog which is not on a leash in accordance with the Local Authorities by-laws, 2018,” he said. He said any owner or person in charge of a dog who fails without reasonable cause to comply with the Order is deemed to be guilty of an offence, adding that the maximum penalty is RM2,500 under Section 40 of the Veterinary Public Health Ordinance , 1999.
He added owners can bring their dogs to any DVSS divisional offices to get their free anti-rabies vaccination during office hours.
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