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JAKARTA, June 23 (Reuters): Indonesia will procure 28.7 million vaccine doses for foot and mouth disease by year-end and limit livestock transportation between regions amid a surge in cases, a senior minister has announced. The country launched a nationwide livestock vaccination programme last week, as the disease has been found in 19 of the country's 34 provinces, with the … [Read more...] about Indonesia to buy 29 million foot and mouth disease vaccine doses as outbreak worsens

KOTA KINABALU: The Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) is looking to introduce new rules for dog owners amidst growing concerns over the population of stray dogs in the city. DBKK Mayor Datuk Noorliza Awang Alip said that they were considering amending the by-laws in order to set guidelines on how many dogs people can keep as pets in their premises. She said that the present … [Read more...] about DBKK looking at amending city by-laws to resolve stray dogs issue

KOTA KINABALU: The Kota Kinabalu City Hall together with animal lovers and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have agreed on several proposals to better tackle the issue of stray dogs around the city. According to a statement from the KK City Hall website, these include short- and long-term solutions. The short-term solutions include holding awareness campaigns and … [Read more...] about KK City Hall, NGOs agree on measures to tackle issue of stray dogs

BANGKOK, June 25 (Bloomberg): A weaker currency and the recent legalization of cannabis may help attract more tourists back to Thailand as it ends most pandemic-induced curbs, Tourism and Sports Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said. "A surge in oil prices makes traveling costs higher everywhere, but the weak Thai baht and a not-that-high cost of living will make us stand … [Read more...] about Cannabis and currency may help lure travellers back to Thailand; govt also assures all famous nightlife will now be back on track

SINGAPORE, June 25 (The Straits Times/ANN): There is a pressing need for the international community to deepen cooperation ahead of the next pandemic, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong told his counterparts from more than 50 nations late on Friday (June 24). This includes working together to raise public health preparedness and response capabilities at the country level, PM Lee … [Read more...] about Countries should do much more together to prepare for next pandemic, says Singapore PM at Commonwealth leaders’ meeting