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Borneo Post
25-06-2025
- Health
- Borneo Post
DBKK offers RM2 per rat caught at central market
Sabin speaking with Robert Lipon at the event. KOTA KINABALU (June 25): Individuals who catch and surrender rats to Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) from now until 31 July will receive RM2 for each rat, said Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah. 'We encourage the public to help catch as many rats as possible,' he said during the launch of the rat eradication campaign at the Kota Kinabalu Central Market today. The initiative is part of a nationwide campaign involving 10 local authorities, organised by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT), with DBKK nominated by the Sabah Government to represent the state. The campaign aims to eliminate rat infestations in identified areas, particularly public markets, and to achieve a Rodent Index of 1 or below. It also seeks to improve the efficiency of local authorities in rat control, enhance environmental cleanliness and foster healthy competition among local councils. 'In Kota Kinabalu, this campaign will run at the Central Market until 31 July 2025,' said Sabin. He added that the initiative aligns with DBKK's vision of making Kota Kinabalu a liveable city — safe, clean and healthy for all. It also supports the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the government's Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (National Healthy Malaysia Agenda). 'This shows that local actions can have a global impact. What we do today will help create a better future for the next generation,' he said, noting the campaign also promotes smart partnerships between DBKK, the private sector and the community, in line with the Local Agenda 21 Programme. Among the campaign's activities are communal clean-up (gotong-royong) efforts at the Central Market and the implementation of rat control measures using physical, mechanical and chemical methods, in accordance with rat control guidelines. DBKK will also organise a stall cleanliness competition and a rat catching competition, with a RM2 incentive for every rat handed over. Informational exhibitions and brochures on environmental health were also prepared for the campaign launch to raise public awareness. Traders are encouraged to register as Smart City Friends at a designated counter to strengthen cooperation between DBKK and the business community in keeping the Central Market and the wider city clean and orderly. Sabin highlighted the health risks posed by rat infestations, particularly leptospirosis, a disease transmitted to humans through water contaminated with rat urine. 'Rats are not only unpleasant but dangerous. If we do not act, public health, the city's image and business activities — especially in busy areas like the Central Market — could be seriously affected,' he cautioned. He noted that DBKK has long carried out regular rat control operations in public markets and busy areas. In 2023, DBKK exterminated 1,299 rats. Between January and June 2024, the number was 775. For the same period this year, 528 rats have been caught. At the Kota Kinabalu Central Market alone, 111 rats were caught between January and June 2024. So far this year, 187 rats have been caught during the same timeframe. 'DBKK cannot act alone. Cleanliness and environmental safety are the responsibility of everyone — traders, market users, nearby residents and visitors,' Sabin stressed. He urged the public to dispose of waste properly, keep stall areas clean and report signs of rodent activity. 'I am confident that with teamwork and support from all parties, we can make Kota Kinabalu a model city — clean, healthy and liveable for all,' he said. Also present at the event was DBKK Deputy Director-General (Operations Sector), Robert Lipon.
The Star
30-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
An unhealthy trend in Kelantan
Leading by example: Dzulkefly participating in an aerobic session before opening the Kelantan Wellness Hub open day in Pengkalan Chepa. — Bernama KOTA BARU: Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels among the people in Kelantan saw an increase and exceeded the national average indicator, says Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. The Health Minister said that based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey 2023, 16.3% of the people in Kelantan suffered from diabetes, an increase of 0.7% compared to the national average indicator of 15.6%. 'High cholesterol levels also showed an increase among the people in Kelantan, recording 34.9%. 'The national average indicator is 33.3%,' he said when opening the Kelantan Wellness Hub open day in Pengkalan Chepa, Bernama reported. Dzulkefly said 51.6% of the people in Kelantan are categorised as overweight or obese while for high blood pressure, it was 27.9%. The national average for both are 54.4% and 9.2%, respectively. He described the findings on Kelantan as 'worrying' although the state recorded better performance in several indicators compared to the national level. 'To address this, the ministry has introduced and implemented the 'Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat' as a platform to mobilise the culture of a healthy lifestyle,' he said.
The Sun
30-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Kelantan records increase in diabetes, high cholesterol cases
KOTA BHARU: Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels among the people in Kelantan recorded an increase exceeding the national average indicator, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said that based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, 16.3 per cent of the people in Kelantan suffered from diabetes, an increase of 0.7 per cent compared to the national average indicator of 15.6 per cent. 'High cholesterol levels also showed an increase among the people in Kelantan, recording 34.9 per cent. The national average indicator is 33.3 per cent,' he said when opening the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day in Pengkalan Chepa, here today, which was also attended by State Health director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin. He said 51.6 per cent of the people in Kelantan (national average is 54.4 per cent) are categorised as overweight or obese, while for high blood pressure, it was 27.9 per cent (national average is 9.2 per cent). He described the findings on Kelantan in the BNHMS 2023 as worrying, although the state recorded better performance in several indicators compared to the national level. 'To address this, the ministry has introduced and implemented the 'Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat' (ANMS) as a platform to mobilise the culture of a healthy lifestyle,' he said.
The Sun
30-05-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Kelantan sees spike in diabetes, cholesterol above average
KOTA BHARU: Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels among the people in Kelantan recorded an increase exceeding the national average indicator, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said that based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, 16.3 per cent of the people in Kelantan suffered from diabetes, an increase of 0.7 per cent compared to the national average indicator of 15.6 per cent. 'High cholesterol levels also showed an increase among the people in Kelantan, recording 34.9 per cent. The national average indicator is 33.3 per cent,' he said when opening the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day in Pengkalan Chepa, here today, which was also attended by State Health director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin. He said 51.6 per cent of the people in Kelantan (national average is 54.4 per cent) are categorised as overweight or obese, while for high blood pressure, it was 27.9 per cent (national average is 9.2 per cent). He described the findings on Kelantan in the BNHMS 2023 as worrying, although the state recorded better performance in several indicators compared to the national level. 'To address this, the ministry has introduced and implemented the 'Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat' (ANMS) as a platform to mobilise the culture of a healthy lifestyle,' he said.
The Star
30-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Diabetes and high cholesterol cases in Kelantan above national average, says Dzulkefly
Dzulkefly (foreground) participating in a group exercise session at the opening of the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day on May 30. – BERNAMApic KOTA BARU: Cases of diabetes and high cholesterol levels in Kelantan have seen an increase exceeding the national average indicators, says Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad. He said based on the National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS) 2023, 16.3% of Kelantan folk suffered from diabetes, with the national average indicator at 15.6%. "High cholesterol levels also showed an increase among the people in Kelantan, recording 34.9% against the national average indicator of 33.3%," he said when opening the Kelantan Wellness Hub Open Day in Pengkalan Chepa here on Friday (May 30). Also in attendance was state Health director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin. Dzulkefly described the findings as worrying, although the state recorded better performance in several indicators against the national level. He said 51.6% of people in the state are categorised as overweight or obese (national average 54.4%), while the high blood pressure figure is 27.9% (national average 29.2%). "To address this, the ministry has introduced and implemented 'Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat' (Healthy Malaysia National Agenda) as a platform to mobilise the culture of a healthy lifestyle," he said. – Bernama Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
