MELAKA: Melaka recorded a dengue case fatality rate (CFR) of 0.29 per cent last year, exceeding the 0.20 per cent threshold set by the Health Ministry. He said a total of 1,046 dengue cases were reported statewide last year, involving 38 outbreaks, including two classified as hotspots and three recurrent outbreaks. "Paya Rumput recorded 98 cases, the highest in Melaka, with two outbreaks reported in the area during the same period,” he said. The allocation forms part of RM4.4mil provided under the Melaka Sayang Rakyat (MeSRa) public health scheme. Fairul Nizam said the state government would continue strengthening intervention measures in collaboration with the Melaka Health Department, including operations to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, health education and continuous enforcement in high-risk areas.

Source: The Star February 08, 2026 15:18 UTC