Dengue cases up by 265pc in Ipoh - Mayor
The continuous rainy season is one of the factors contributing to the increased breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.
Tue Oct 31 2023
Penang sees alarming spike in Chikungunya cases
The number of Chikungunya cases in Penang has shown an increase after recording 212 cases from early January to June 13.
Wed Jun 17 2020
Health Ministry releases Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes in Keramat to curb dengue
The new method in preventing the spread of dengue was being conducted by the Institute for Medical Research to replace the population of wild Aedes mosquitoes.
Wed Mar 29 2017
40 dengue deaths as of Feb 25 - MOH
The death toll from dengue fever in the country has dropped to 40 cases until Feb 25, compared to 54 reported in the corresponding period in 2016, according to the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Sun Mar 05 2017
KL plans large-scale war against aedes mosquitoes
The plan is currently waiting for the approval of the Health Ministry.
Thu Sep 15 2016
PM wants Health Ministry to take preventive measures on dengue, Zika virus
Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says more rigorous monitoring activity was needed as the country's hot weather was very conducive for the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.
Tue Feb 02 2016
Rise in deaths due to fever, dengue cases in KL - DBKL
Dengue cases had increased by 18.14 per cent over the same period, with 6,726 cases, up from 5,693 cases last year.
Fri Nov 06 2015
2,000 mosquito larvae trapping devices to be installed at dengue hotspots
The installation of the devices costing RM30,000 will be done in stages to detect, monitor and control the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.
Sat Jun 13 2015
137 construction sites ordered closed for breeding Aedes
All the project sites ordered to close were among 341 areas identified to be risky in terms of breeding of Aedes mosquitoes.
Wed Oct 08 2014
Fogging not final solution to dengue menace - Dr Subramaniam
Fogging is not the final solution to the worrying increase of dengue cases in the country, the Dewan Negara was told Monday.
Mon Apr 21 2014
Scientists in Vietnam releases Dengue-blocking mosquito
Scientists have managed to find ways to reduce the spread of dengue by infecting aedes mosquitoes with bacteria from fruit flies.
Tue Nov 05 2013