Ampang Jaya records 44% rise in dengue cases

(Above and below) Some 250 residents took part in a major clean-up exercise at Flat PKNS, Taman Dagang following a rise in dengue cases. — Photos: Courtesy of MPAJ

THE mukim (sub-districts) of Ampang and Hulu Kelang in Hulu Langat district recorded 1,180 dengue cases from Jan 1 to Feb 17, an increase of 43.5% compared to the same period last year.

With the spike, Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) said it was actively implementing various preventive measures.