SEREMBAN, Nov 29 — The Negeri Sembilan Health Department has detected eight suspected Leptospirosis cases, commonly known as rat urine disease, at the Ulu Bendul Recreational Park, as circulated on social media, said its director Datuk Dr Harlina Abdul Rashid.

SHAH ALAM, August 26 — The Sungai Tekala Recreation Forest in Semenyih is closed to visitors for five days from today after traces of the leptospirosis virus, carried by rodents, were found in the area.

MANILA, Aug 24 — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his country has been experiencing a surge in leptospirosis and dengue cases due to "improper garbage disposal and poor waste management", reported Xinhua.