Rabies — Malaysia
Following 2 cases of rabies in northern Seberang Prai and Balik Pulau, Penang [state], the state government has given the greenlight to the state veterinary department to destroy all stray dogs within the state, while pets are also to be subject to strict controls.
Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng signed the order, in force since Tuesday [15 Sep 2015], to declare Penang a rabies infected area. As such, all strays will be rounded up and destroyed to prevent the spread of the disease.
The order
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