Selangor Dengue Cases Drop 61%, Deaths Nearly Halved in 2025

In a significant public health achievement, the state of Selangor has reported a dramatic 61% reduction in dengue fever cases for the year 2025, along...

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Selangor Dengue Cases Drop 61%, Deaths Nearly Halved in 2025
In a significant public health achievement, the state of Selangor has reported a dramatic 61% reduction in dengue fever cases for the year 2025, alongside a nearly 50% decrease in fatalities. According to official data released by the state government, this marks a substantial improvement in the battle against the mosquito-borne disease, which has long plagued the region. State Executive Councillor for Public Health and Environment, Jamaliah Jamaluddin, announced that cumulative figures from Epidemiological Week 1/2025 to Week 53/2025, ending January 3, 2026, show 23,565 dengue cases reported. This represents a sharp decline from the 60,364 cases recorded during the same period in 2024. More critically, dengue-related deaths dropped to nine in 2025, compared to 16 the previous year—a reduction that underscores the effectiveness of recent interventions. Jamaliah attributed this success to the concerted efforts of various agencies and robust community involvement. "This achievement is the result of continuous efforts by the state government together with relevant agencies, especially the Selangor State Health Department (JKNS), Local Authorities (PBT), and community participation in strengthening dengue control and prevention," she stated in a media release. She emphasized that these efforts cannot be seasonal and that the state is committed to maintaining this downward trend through an integrated and sustained approach. Selangor's performance places it third nationally in terms of percentage reduction in dengue cases for 2025. Perlis and Perak led with reductions of 70% and 73%, respectively. However, Jamaliah highlighted that Selangor's achievement is particularly noteworthy given its demographic challenges. With a population exceeding seven million and dense urban areas, the state faces higher risks of dengue transmission. The significant drop in cases demonstrates the efficacy of targeted control measures in high-risk environments. To build on this progress, the state government has allocated RM4 million in the Selangor Budget 2026. This funding aims to enhance strategic cooperation among JKNS, PBT, District and Land Offices, non-governmental organizations, and the community. Key initiatives include strengthening Integrated Vector Management, expanding the release of Wolbachia-bearing Aedes mosquitoes in hotspot areas, boosting community-based interventions, and intensifying gotong-royong (community clean-up) programs to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Jamaliah also called for continued vigilance from all stakeholders. "The state government will continue the Selangor Dengue Awareness Campaign with improvements and wider community participation, in addition to strengthening the role of Selangor Community Health Volunteers (SUKA)," she said. She urged residents to remain proactive in maintaining a safe and healthy environment, emphasizing that collective action is crucial for sustaining these gains. This development reflects a broader trend of improved dengue management in Malaysia, with other states also reporting declines. The data suggests that coordinated public health strategies, combined with community engagement, can yield significant results even in densely populated regions. As Selangor moves forward, the focus will be on consolidating these achievements and preventing resurgence, ensuring long-term protection for its residents against dengue fever.

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