Health news in Miri Sarawak

1. Miri rabies vaccination drive draws low turnout, Lee urges dog owners to act

   7 hours ago Borneo Post A Hong Grocer Tudan, Miri, Sarawak 10.5 km

   Only 114 dogs were vaccinated at the mobile rabies clinic at A Hong Grocer Tudan in Miri over the weekend of Sept 12-13, prompting State Transport Minister Lee Kim Shin to call for greater turnout. The Sarawak Veterinary Service Department will hold further mobile vaccination sessions on the remaining weekends of September, offering free microchipping and licensing.

2. PROSPEK 2026 in Miri unites agencies to help mental health patients

   9 hours ago Saluran 122 Miri, Sarawak

   The launch of PROSPEK 2026 in Miri brings together government agencies including Miri Hospital, LHDN and PERKESO to support individuals with mental health issues. Miri mayor Adam Yii said community support and job opportunities are key to their recovery.

3. Fahmi: Wear N95 masks at Kuching Malaysia Day fireworks as haze persists

   1 day ago Borneo Post Plaza Merdeka shopping mall 4.5 km

   Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the Malaysia Day 2026 fireworks at Kuching Waterfront will go ahead as scheduled, but advised the public to wear N95 masks outdoors amid the haze. He spoke after opening the national-level Malaysia Day exhibition at Plaza Merdeka, which runs until Sept 16 and features the history of Malaysia's formation.