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Malaysia has recorded 33,367 dengue cases, a 27% increase from the 27,640 cases reported during the same period last year, according to state media reports from Bernama.
Authorities are especially concerned about Sabah state, where cases have surged by 50.4% to 2,866, up from 1,905 during the same period in 2024. Several districts in Sabah are the main sources of this increase.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the increase is partly due to changes in dengue virus sub-variants, with DEN-3 now the most common. 'Apart from the cyclical trend, the ministry has also identified a shift in the circulating dengue virus sub-variants, with DEN-3 now becoming dominant, as a contributing factor,' he said.
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To address the rise in cases, the ministry launched the Dengue-Free Community program, which uses behavioral insights. The program focuses on three main strategies: improving the environment, empowering communities, and involving all parts of society, including better monitoring of mosquitoes.
The increase in cases is part of Malaysia’s ongoing struggle with cyclical dengue outbreaks. Officials have not said when case numbers might stabilize, but the new program shows a move toward long-term, community-based prevention.
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