5 myths about dengue that could be harmful


We can do our part in preventing dengue by ensuring there is no place for stagnant water to collect in our home and community. — KK SHAM/The Star

Familiarity breeds contempt, as the saying goes, and with dengue being endemic in Malaysia, many seem to have grown complacent about the threat it poses.

However, the cumulative cases of dengue infections for 2022 increased by more than 150% compared to the year before and dengue deaths increased by 180%.

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