Malaysia: 2026 Dengue

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Source: https://batamnewsasia.com/2026/06/30...-half-of-2026/

Malaysia Health Alert: Dengue Cases Surpass 38,000 in First Half of 2026
Malaysia has recorded more than 38,000 dengue cases in the first half of 2026, raising concerns over the continued spread of mosquito-borne infections and putting public health systems on heightened alert.
Updated on:
June 30, 2026
9:14 am


Malaysia reported over 38,000 dengue cases between January and June 2026, reflecting the persistent challenge of controlling the mosquito-borne disease. Health officials said the figures show that dengue remains one of the country’s most serious public health concerns, especially during periods of heavy rain and humid weather that encourage mosquito breeding...

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Source: https://www.dailyexpress.com.my/inte...-records-rise/

Dengue cases climb 34.8pc; Sabah records rise
Published on: Saturday, July 11, 2026
By: Bernama

PUTRAJAYA: The number of dengue cases recorded nationwide this year rose 34.8 per cent to 42,848 as of Thursday, compared with 31,790 cases recorded during the same period last year.

In a statement Friday, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said dengue-related deaths increased by 78.9 per cent to 34, up from 19 during the corresponding period in 2025.

Epidemiological analysis showed that nearly two-thirds, or 63.5 per cent, of all dengue cases in Malaysia were reported in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya.

Selangor recorded 19,313 cases, a 43.2pc increase from the same period last year, while Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya reported 7,909 cases, up 83.8pc.

Higher case numbers were also recorded in Johor, Sabah, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Sarawak, Perlis, Terengganu and the Federal Territory of Labuan...