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
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024