SHAH ALAM, July 1 — Selangor logged a drop of 6.4 per cent or 27 cases for dengue during the 26th Epidemiological Week (ME26) this year, from Me25.
State executive councillor for public health and environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin said, based on data obtained by the Selangor State Health Department (JKNS), only 398 dengue cases were recorded in ME26 (June 22 to 28).
“Cumulative dengue fever cases in Selangor recorded this year stand at 13,275, a decrease of 65.9 per cent or 25,645 cases compared to the corresponding period last year, which was 38,920 cases.
“In the same period, the number of active hotspots decreased to 135, compared to 156 in ME 25/2025, a decrease of 13.46 per cent,” she said in a statement today.
Jamaliah said the three districts that still see high hotspot numbers are Petaling, with 57 cases, followed by Hulu Langat (34) and Klang (28), but all three districts logged a drop from ME25.
“Only six active hotspots were reported in Gombak, Kuala Selangor (5), Kuala Langat (4) and Hulu Selangor (1). No active hotspots were recorded in Sepang and Sabak Bernam,” she said, adding that the positive trend was also shown through fewer dengue-related deaths.
She said only four deaths due to dengue were reported this year, from 12 cases during the corresponding period last year.
She attributed the positive trend to the implementation of continuous intervention and control measures by various parties, especially the JKNS, local authorities, related agencies, and the involvement of the local community.
Jamaliah, however, advised all parties not to be complacent and continue to carry out continuous preventive measures, increase community awareness, and ensure everyone plays an active role in eradicating the spread of dengue.
— Bernama
