Dengue cases rising in Klang Valley, MOH warns
The Malaysian Ministry of Health has reported a significant surge in dengue fever cases across the Klang Valley and other states. Officials attribute the rise to unpredictable weather patterns and poor maintenance of water-holding containers.
Why it matters
Rising dengue cases pose a major public health challenge, requiring urgent vector control and community awareness to prevent further outbreaks.
BURSA SGX Home Make The Edge Malaysia your preferred source on Google KUALA LUMPUR (Aug 21): Dengue fever cases have surged in Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding Klang Valley area, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said on Friday, warning of a high risk of transmission as cases of the mosquito-borne illness rise elsewhere in the country.
The increase in cases in the early stages was mainly concentrated in the Klang Valley, particularly Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Selangor, the ministry said in a statement.
There have been 58,079 cases since early August, up 56.2% from the same period in 2025, with 55 deaths due to dengue fever complications.
In Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, cases jumped 106%, while Selangor saw a 61% increase compared to the same period last year.
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