Kuala Lampur, Dec. 9 -- The Health Ministry has mobilised available measures to contain the possible re-emergence of the polio virus that was eradicated in Malaysia almost three decades ago.

After confirming the infection of a three-month-old boy in Tuaran, Sabah, the ministry tested 661 people in the surrounding areas up to December 7.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said all were found to be free of the virus.

"We have also taken faeces samples from 14 individuals with close contact with the child to detect any presence of polio. The results are expected to be ready in a week's time.

"At the same time, two environmental samples from the case's residential area and one sample from the district have been taken to detect any...