
Dengue cases drop to 2, 237 in ME17, no deaths reported - Health DG
Health DG advises the public to avoid being outdoors during peak of Aedes mosquito bites - in the early morning and late afternoon.
Fri May 03 2024

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

Selangor records 9,357 dengue cases - Health Director
Dr Sha'ari Ngadiman advises the public to rid their housing areas of breeding grounds for aedes mosquito.
Fri May 13 2022

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

Two second hand goods operators to be charged for breeding aedes mosquito
Two of the 60 premises inspected in 'Ops Premis Barang Lusuh' here on Wednesday will be charged in court for breeding aedes mosquito.
Mon Apr 03 2017

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

Dengue cases on the rise in six states - Health DG
He said from Jan 15 to 21, a total of 2,053 cases were reported in the six states which was an increase of 177 cases (9.43 per cent) compared to 1,876 cases in the previous week (Jan 8-14).
Sun Jan 29 2017

92,891 dengue cases reported nationwide so far this year
A total of 92,891 dengue cases with 214 deaths was recorded nationwide from January to November this year, compared with 106,757 cases and 293 deaths for the same period last year.
Sun Nov 20 2016

KL plans large-scale war against aedes mosquitoes
The plan is currently waiting for the approval of the Health Ministry.
Thu Sep 15 2016

Zika: Destroy aedes breeding grounds now, don't wait for orders, local councils told
Local councils need not wait for specific instructions from the Sarawak Health Department to conduct their daily routine in fighting against Zika, Dr Jamilah Hashim said.
Wed Sep 07 2016

Number of dengue cases in 13th week drops, no reports of Zika infection
The number of dengue cases in the country from March 27 to April 2 dropped by five cases as compared to the week before.
Mon Apr 11 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

Ministry takes steps to prevent spread of Zika virus in Malaysia
To prevent the Zika virus from spreading in the country, Malaysians and tourists from South America and Central America returning from there should report to the health quarantine centre.
Fri Jan 29 2016

Hot weather alters behaviour and life cycle of aedes mosquito
Melaka Health Director Datuk Dr Ghazali Othman said the warm weather encouraged mosquitoes to become more aggressive and have a shorter-than-usual life cycle.
Mon Jan 18 2016

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025