In Malaysia, Cholera is said to be more common in Sabah and Sarawak due to lack of clean water supply and lack of cleanliness. For an example, in April 2007, there was an outbreak Cholera in April affecting 90 people with one death was reported in 3 northern districts of Sabah in March. Among them, 50 had been categorised as Cholera patients and 40 as carriers. The areas affected included Kudat, Pitas and Kota Marudu. Meanwhile in January 2007, 15 cases of Cholera with 54 cases in carrier stage were also reported in Sandakan.
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