SG BAKAP BY-ELECTION | The fly infestation affecting several areas in Sungai Bakap, Penang, is caused by large-scale farmers, said Penang Veterinary Services Department director Dr Saira Banu Mohamed Rejab.

She also said the problem worsens during harvesting season – when some 100,000 livestock are culled at a time, contributing to the infestation, especially after the cleaning process.

“I think this seasonal fly problem isn’t...