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
S Atan, composer who worked with top Malaysian artistes, dies Posted on 16/11/2024 Composer S Atan died at his home in Kajang today. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA: Composer of Malay songs S Atan died at his home in Kajang this afternoon. He was 75. Atan, whose real name was Hashim Said, had been battling health issues, including a stroke and kidney problems, in… Read More
MACC freezes bank accounts of Fashion Valet founders Posted on 07/11/2024 Fashion Valet founders Vivy Yusof and Fadzarudin Anuar were told to report to the MACC office at 10am tomorrow to continue providing their statements. PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has frozen several personal and company bank accounts, valued at around RM1.1 million, belonging to Fashion Valet Sdn Bhd… Read More
Malaysia sees Egypt as strategic partner, says Anwar Posted on 11/11/2024 Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had a meeting with Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during his official visit to the country today. (Bernama pic) CAIRO: Malaysia and Egypt have agreed to work towards elevating bilateral relations to the level of strategic partnership in the near future, said Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim…. Read More