Beware, Rabies Is Back
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GOVERNOR’S 为抑疯狗症疫情捕野狗 INVESTITURE 槟人民健康安全摆第一! CEREMONY pg pg 20 - 21 1 FREE buletin Competency Accountability Transparency http:www.facebook.com/buletinmutiara September 16 - 30, 2015 http:www.facebook.com/cmlimguaneng Beware, rabies is back Story by Amanda Khong Health Dr. Afif Bahardin, who was also at the press PENANG has been de- conference, explained that clared rabies-infected as of additional efforts to control Sept 17. the disease included the The World Organisation Anti-Rabies Vaccination for Animal Health declared (State of Penang) Order Malaysia rabies-free in 2015 which was also ap- 2012 after the last case was proved by Lim and also an detected back in 1999. operation to control and The latest rabies cases minimise the number of were first confirmed in stray dogs in the state. Perlis on Aug 17. Dr. Afif said that this Penang’s first case was operation would involve all detected in Pokok Sena, stray dogs in Penang to be Seberang Perai Utara, on captured and put down. Sept 8 where a 44-year-old All dog owners are or- man was bitten by a dog dered to vaccinate, cage, and later it was confirmed and license their dogs until as a rabies case on Sept 14. this epidemic is over. Any Another case was re- dogs without a licence ported in Taman Nelayan, roaming on the streets will Kuala Sungai Pinang, on be captured and put to sleep SUPERHERO RUN… Despite his hectic schedule and the serious nature of his job, Chief Minister Sept 14 where an 11-year- by the authorities. Lim Guan Eng showed a lighter side as he attended an event in a Superman suit complete with with old child was bitten and The two orders declared red cape. - See Pg 9 for full story. later confirmed on Sept 15 by the Chief Minister state as a rabies positive case. that all dogs aged three “After much considera- months and above must be personnel. stray dogs in Penang. tion and discussions, I have submitted for anti-rabies Rabies is transmitted He said this in response Symptoms of rabies decided to sign the Rabies- vaccination. mainly through bites but it to a media enquiry that Infected Area (Penang) Also pet dogs cannot be can also be transmitted NGOs in Penang are con- • The starting symptoms of rabies may be very Order 2015 which shall be taken out of the state, ex- through any contact with cerned about the operation similar to those of the flu, including general deemed to come into op- cept with the written per- the infected dogs or mam- to put down all stray dogs. weakness or discomfort, fever, or headache. eration on Sept 15. This is mission of the State Direc- mal’s saliva with the mu- “As the Chief Minister I These symptoms may last for days. the best solution and pre- tor of Veterinary Services. cous membranes (i.e., eyes, am responsible to prevent • There may also be discomfort or a prickling vention to ensure that Pen- Owners are to keep their nose, mouth). any untoward incident or itching sensation at the site of a bite, pro- ang is safe and free from dogs under effective con- In a related development from happening resulting gressing within days to symptoms of cerebral rabies.” said Chief Minister trol by either caging or on Sept 18, Lim in a press from the present rabies is- dysfunction, anxiety, confusion and agitation. Lim Guan Eng who was at putting a leash on the them. conference said he is re- sue. Do we have to wait • As the disease progresses, the person may the press conference in Any dog found within a sponsible for ensuring the until something bad hap- experience delirium, abnormal behaviour, hal- Komtar on Sept 17. rabies-infected area which Anti-Rabies Vaccination pens before taking action?” lucinations, insomnia, salivate and eventually State exco for Agricul- is not under effective con- (State of Penang) Order he asked. death if not treated properly. ture & Agro-Based Indus- trol may be put to sleep by 2015, which includes the try, Rural Development and any authorised veterinary operation to put down all SEE ALSO PG 3 (Source: Centers for Disease Control and Development) 2 Sept 16 - 30, 2015 Don’t divert attention from 1MDB scandal Story by Chan Lilian he asked why Datuk Abdul Rahman Pix by Darwina Mohd. Daud Dahlan called for Tony Pua’s dismissal as reported by the NST when there is HOLDING a copy of The Wall Street no proof. Journal (WSJ) with an article under the Pua sits in the the Public Accounts heading “Malaysia Fund Scandal Committee (PAC). Spreads”, Chief Minister Lim Guan According to Lim, former PAC Eng spoke on the issue highlighted by chairman Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed WSJ. had said that it is baseless to accuse In the said article, it was reported PAC of leaking information about that “Abu Dhabi has long been a source 1MDB to WSJ. of support for the fund, 1Malaysia “We want to know what happened Development Bhd., which was set up to the US$1.4 billion as reported by six years ago by Malaysian Prime Min- WSJ and also the 1MDB scandal of ister Najib Razak to develop new in- RM2.6b. Why didn’t the Prime Minis- dustries in the Southeast Asian country. ter sue WSJ? Don’t try to divert atten- Now, as 1MDB tries to fend off a cash tion from these by making false allega- crunch, its backers in Abu Dhabi are tions against Tony. Tony Pua’s position asking what happened to a $1.4 billion in the Public Accounts Committee payment the fund said it made but (PAC) will be defended,” Lim said. which they never received, two people “It is unethical, immoral and un- familiar with the matter said.” parliamentary to call for the sacking of Lim brought up the issue at a press Tony without any proof. This is based conference in Komtar on Sept 11 when on bad faith,” he added. Lim holding a copy of the WSJ at a press conference in Komtar. PBAHB staff feted Ladies in pink Story by Amanda Khong Pix by Alissala Thian THE second day of the investiture cere- mony in Dewan Sri Pinang on Sept 7 be- came a pink affair when the wives of four state leaders turned up in – well, identical pink outfits literally. Capturing mostly Staff of PBAPP enjoying themselves at the annual dinner. everyone’s attention with their coinciden- PERBADANAN Bekalan Air ecutive officer of PBAPP, who had tal pink outfits, the Pulau Pinang (PBAPP) feted its just days earlier been conferred his ladies were simply staff to a glamourous appreciation datukship by Governor Tun Abdul stunning in their re- (From left) Teoh, Chew, Hamidah and Nor Azizah were the dinner on Sept 12. Rahman Abbas. spective outfits. stunning ladies in pink. Dressed to the nines, the em- “Do not adopt the silo mental- They were Betty ployees let their hair down for a ity but rather teamwork so that you Chew Gek Cheng, wife of Chief Minister shocking pink baju kurung with her white night of good foods, great com- can get prestigious achievements. Lim Guan Eng, Datin Teoh Hooi Tuang, handbag to match her white heels later told pany and entertainment. Our mission is simple - ensure that wife of State Speaker Datuk Law Choo Buletin Mutiara that it was purely a coin- Joining them was Chief Minis- water supply is never disrupted. Kiang, Datin Nor Azizah Haron, wife of cidence that the other ladies also wore ter Lim Guan Eng who is chairman Otherwise, heads will roll,” Lim Deputy Chief Minister 1 Datuk Mohd. pink. of PBAPP and also PBA Holdings said in his speech. Rashid Hasnon and Datin Seri Hamidah “I was so surprised when I saw all of us Bhd. “I hope this annual dinner and Mat Daud, wife of State Secretary Datuk happened to wear the same colour. We did On hand to welcome Lim was the bonus of a month’s salary will Seri Farizan Darus. not plan it in advance, we just happened Datuk Jaseni Maidinsa, chief ex- reduce your burden,” he added. Chew, who was dressed in an elegant to wear the same colour,” she said. Sept 16 - 30, 2015 3 Public health above all Story by Chan Lilian when it comes to pub- as a public official to lic health. If these protect humans and THERE has been an uproar, NGOs cannot pet dogs. Humans especially on social media, understand have a higher chance by various NGOs over the why I of getting bitten when culling of strays in Pen- put their pet dogs are in- ang to stop the spread of public fected. rabies. health “My concern is to Chief Minister Lim RABIES above provide a firewall to Guan Eng was asked by all, then, I protect these pet dogs members of the press if the WATCH do not need from getting infected decision to cull stray dogs will t o answer them. Gov- with rabies. I am an cause a loss in popularity. ernment and public health just elected Chief Minis- “If they want to bash, then doesn’t work that way. My ter and must carry out bash. However, I wonder why priority is to protect the 1.6 my duties to protect the NGOs only hit out at Pen- million Penangites and their the people. This is ang and not Kedah and Perlis pet dogs. If the NGOs think not a popularity con- which also culled stray dogs. the stray dogs are more impor- test.