Melaka’s dengue fatality rate surpasses national threshold
Melaka’s dengue case fatality rate (CFR) of 0.29% last year exceeded the 0.20% threshold set by the Health Ministry.
The state recorded three dengue-related deaths in 2025, an increase from two the previous year.
A total of 1,046 dengue cases were reported statewide last year, involving 38 outbreaks. Two of these outbreaks were classified as hotspots, with three being recurrent.
Paya Rumput recorded the highest number of cases at 98, with two outbreaks reported in the area.
State Science, Technology, Innovation and Digital Communication Committee chairman Datuk Fairul Nizam Roslan revealed the figures. He was reading a speech by Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh at the opening of an anti-dengue carnival and gotong-royong programme in Taman Rambai Jaya.
The state government has allocated RM100,000 this year to implement the MyMAT community programme. The funds will also expand the release of Wolbachia-infected Aedes mosquitoes to curb rising dengue cases.
This allocation forms part of the RM4.4 million provided under the Melaka Sayang Rakyat (MeSRa) public health scheme.
Fairul Nizam said the state government would continue strengthening intervention measures with the Melaka Health Department. These include operations to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, health education and continuous enforcement in high-risk areas.
He added that the Mega Gotong-Royong programme was a proactive step to break the mosquito breeding cycle. The initiative also aims to enhance community participation in dengue prevention efforts.
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