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Dengue cases rise 20.7% nationwide, Sabah records sharper surge: Dzulkefly

Health Minister warns of cyclical outbreak pattern and DEN-3 dominance as ministry rolls out behavioural-based community intervention strategy

Dengue deaths surpass Covid, MoH to use AI to predict outbreaks

21 fatalities from dengue recorded this year, compared to only one from Covid-19, with Selangor and KL being the top two worst-hit states

Photo of the day: Fog patrol keeping dengue danger away

A contract worker of a pest-control company, in full protective gear, conducts mosquito fogging around Eco Grandeur, Puncak Alam, targeting every nook and cranny of the residential area.

Dengue cases on the rise in 8th epidemiological week, with two deaths

The number of dengue fever cases increased to 3,572 in the 8th epidemiological week (ME08), for the period February 18 to 24, compared to 3,483 cases in the previous week.

Technology helps tackle surging dengue cases – Rozita Hod

REAL-TIME data, early warnings and engaging communities empower health authorities to manage dengue outbreaks and protect communities.

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Worrying number of youth spending 18 hours on social media daily: MCMC 

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission has drawn attention to the substantial number of young individuals who spend extended periods online, expressing concerns about harmful aspects of specific social media platforms. 

Penang’s shores in peril: a deadly mix of climate change and coastal development”

Rising sea levels, erratic weather, and unchecked development are driving coastal erosion to alarming new heights in Penang, threatening both nature and livelihoods.

Short-lived La Niña expected in early 2026, but stable weather to follow

MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal