Two rabies cases reported in Sarawak over past week, one involves rabid cat, says mayor Posted on 22/12/2024 KUCHING, Dec 22 — Two rabies cases were reported in Sarawak over the past week, one involving a rabid cat, said Kuching South mayor Datuk Wee Hong Seng. According to him, the cat bite incident occurred at Mile 13, Kuching-Matang Road here. “The other case, which involved a pet dog, happened at Uni Garden in Kota Samarahan,” he said during his Facebook live session “Shall WEE Talk” yesterday. Wee urged the community to remain vigilant and called on pet owners to ensure that their dogs are vaccinated against the disease. “Members of the public must also play their role in minimising the risk of being bitten by stray pets,” he said. In the event of being bitten or scratched by a dog or a cat, Wee advised seeking immediate medical attention and reporting the incident to the relevant authorities. — The Borneo Post News
Deadly triple stabbing shocks New York Posted on 19/11/2024 Police cordoned off the crime scene following a stabbing spree near the United Nations headquarters in New York. (AP pic) NEW YORK: A man went on a deadly stabbing spree in New York on Monday, police and the mayor said, killing two people and critically injuring a third. Police issued an… Read More
Bursa ends higher on renewed interest in selected heavyweights Posted on 13/11/2024 KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia’s key index reversed early losses to end higher today on renewed interest in utilities, as well as industrial product and services stocks amid the mixed performance by regional peers. UOB Kay Hian Wealth Advisors head of investment research Sedek Jantan said the utilities index led Bursa… Read More
Partial closures on Jalan Merbau, Jalan Sylvia in Miri from Jan 2 to Feb 28 due to construction works Posted on 28/12/2024 MIRI, Dec 28 — Jalan Merbau and Jalan Sylvia here will be partially closed for two months from January 2 to February 28, 2025. According to a notice by the Miri City Council, the road closure is to give way for the ongoing construction of the Sarawak Oil Palm Berhad’s… Read More