Blame typhoid on dirty habits, says MB

KOTA BARU: The dirty habits of people in Kelantan have contributed to the outbreak of typhoid in the state – that is the view of the Mentri Besar.

Expressing disappointment with the people's attitude, Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat said these habits were the main cause of the outbreak, which had claimed two lives so far.

“I recall my statement recently saying that the people of Kelantan are not doing enough in maintaining cleanliness,'' he said yesterday after opening the new office for the Secretariat for Women, Youth and Sports Development here.

Health Minister Datuk Dr Chua Soi Lek said on Wednesday that 68 of the 171 cases detected in Kota Baru, Machang and Tumpat had been confirmed as typhoid.

The two who died were Universiti Tun Abdul Razak student Siti Mardiah Nik Yahya, 23, from Kampung Sireh and Hasmawati Mohamad, 20, from Kampung Chepa, Sering, who was a student of Politeknik Kota Baru . – Bernama

Gee.. I wonder what the government is doing about it? Talk about not taking responsibility - this is the worst possible attitude.