Selangor records a sharp 61% drop in dengue cases, with deaths nearly halved, says state executive councillor.

SHAH ALAM, Jan 15 — Selangor recorded a 61 per cent reduction, or 36,799 fewer dengue cases, last year compared with 2024.

State Public Health and Environment executive councillor Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the achievement was driven by sustained efforts from multiple agencies and strong community participation in enhancing dengue control and prevention measures.

She said that from Epidemiological Week (ME) 1/2025 to ME 53/2025, which ended on Jan 3, 2026, a total of 23,565 dengue cases were reported, down from 60,364 cases during the same period in 2024. Dengue-related deaths also declined to nine cases in 2025 from 16 the previous year.

“This success reflects the continuous commitment of the state government in collaboration with relevant agencies, particularly the Selangor State Health Department (JKNS), local authorities (PBT), as well as active community involvement in strengthening dengue prevention and control efforts.

“However, these measures cannot be seasonal. The state government remains committed to sustaining this downward trend through an integrated and ongoing approach,” she said in a media statement today.

Jamaliah added that Selangor ranked third nationwide in terms of the highest percentage reduction in dengue cases in 2025, behind Perlis, which recorded a 70 per cent decline, and Perak, which led with a 73 per cent drop.

She noted that the comparison must consider population differences, as Perlis and Perak have significantly smaller populations than Selangor, which has more than seven million residents and highly urbanised areas, underscoring the effectiveness of dengue control efforts in high-risk settings.

To further strengthen prevention measures, she said the state government has allocated RM4 million under the Selangor Budget 2026 to enhance strategic cooperation between JKNS, local authorities, district and land offices, non-governmental organisations and the community.

Jamaliah said key initiatives to be intensified include Integrated Vector Management, expanding the release of Wolbachia-carrying Aedes mosquitoes in hotspot areas, strengthening community-based interventions, and stepping up gotong-royong programmes to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.

She also urged all parties, including the public, to remain proactive in ensuring Selangor continues to be a safe and healthy state.

“The state government will continue the Selangor Dengue Awareness Campaign with improvements and broader community participation, while also strengthening the role of Selangor Community Health Volunteers (SUKA),” she said. — Bernama