Selangor reports 23,565 dengue cases in 2025, a 61% decrease from 2024, with fatalities falling to nine from 16 the previous year.
SHAH ALAM: Selangor recorded a 61% decrease in dengue fever cases throughout 2025 compared to the previous year.
State Public Health and Environment exco Jamaliah Jamaluddin said the success resulted from continuous efforts by various agencies and community involvement.
Cumulatively from Epidemiological Week 1/2025 to Week 53/2025, a total of 23,565 dengue cases were reported.
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This compares to 60,364 cases for the same period in 2024, a reduction of 36,799 cases.
The number of dengue-related deaths also dropped to nine cases in 2025 compared to 16 cases in 2024.
“This achievement is the result of the continuous efforts of the state government together with relevant agencies,“ Jamaliah said in a statement.
She emphasised that efforts cannot be implemented seasonally and the state is committed to maintaining the downward trend.
Selangor ranked third nationally for the highest percentage of case reduction in 2025.
Perlis recorded a 70% drop in cases, while Perak led with a 73% fall.
“The situation is different because the populations of both states are much lower than Selangor,“ Jamaliah noted.
She highlighted that Selangor has over seven million people and dense urban areas, showing the effectiveness of control measures.
The state government has allocated RM4 million through the Selangor Budget 2026 to strengthen strategic cooperation.
This funding aims to prevent an increase in dengue fever cases through multi-agency collaboration.
Initiatives to be strengthened include Integrated Vector Management and increasing Wolbachia mosquito release sites.
Community-based interventions and gotong-royong programmes to destroy breeding grounds will also be intensified.
Jamaliah called on all parties, including the community, to remain proactive in ensuring a healthy state.
The state government will continue the Selangor Dengue Awareness Campaign with wider community participation.
It will also strengthen the role of Selangor Community Health Volunteers (SUKA). – Bernama
