MBSA gives tips on maintaining cleanliness to prevent dengue during festive holidays


Pails filled with water like this have to be emptied before people leave for their hometowns over the Raya break, to eliminate Aedes mosquitoes’ breeding grounds. — Filepic

AHEAD of the festive holidays when many will be returning to their hometowns, Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) is advising residents to ensure their homes are clean and free of potential mosquito breeding grounds.

Its Corporate and Public Relations Division head Shahrin Ahmad said in a statement that based on past experience, there was usually a spike in dengue cases after a long festive holiday.

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