BY: LIZAWATI MADFA
SHAH ALAM, OCT 31: The allocation to control and prevent dengue and zika is raised to RM5 million compared to RM1.5 million in 2016.
Dato’ Menteri Besar, Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali said that the allocation will be used to increase control activities and the use of Pest Controller Operator by local authorities.
“Enforcement will also be increased against irresponsible parties who contribute to the spread of these diseases.
“Responsibility must be shared by all parties including society leaders such as assemblymen, council members and locals to ensure there are no Aedes mosquito breeding grounds,” he said while tabling the 2017 Selangor Budget on October 31.
RM5 million allocation to combat dengue and zika
