More than 20 dengue hotspots have been identified in Subang Jaya. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
SUBANG Jaya recorded nearly 4,000 dengue cases this year as of April 30, a 70% rise in numbers compared to the corresponding period last year.
Mayor Datuk Mohd Fauzi Mohd Yatim attributed the increase to unseasonable weather and the festive season.
“Frequent rain has likely created more areas of stagnant water, increasing breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
“Many homeowners also went back to their hometowns during Hari Raya Aidilfitri, leaving properties unattended,” he told reporters after chairing the Subang Jaya City Council (MBSJ) full board meeting.
During the meeting, he said MBSJ was stepping up efforts with the Petaling Health Department to destroy Aedes mosquito hotspots.
Mohd Fauzi said 21 hotspots had been identified and fogging would be intensified in areas with reported dengue cases.
He urged city councillors to work with residents to carry out gotong-royong to clean up their neighbourhoods.
“MBSJ is willing to provide support and know-how via exhibitions, briefings and related activities,” he added.
On the allowance for the two newly appointed councillors, Nanthakumar Poapalan and Sri Devi Chenchiah, the mayor said they would receive it in full next month.
He said they would be paid RM1,875 because they did not serve the entire month of April.
“The full amount, which is RM2,500, will be paid to them starting next month.”
Nanthakumar and Sri Devi, both from PKR, will serve until Dec 31, 2025, for Zones 6 and 5, respectively.
Nanthakumar took up the post, which was reserved for Barisan Nasional, after the coalition failed to nominate anyone.
Sri Devi replaced PKR’s Gunasunthari Kanniappan, who quit on April 1 on personal reasons.
At the meeting, MBSJ also welcomed its new Commissioner of Building director Nornizam Mohd Jusoh. — By FARID WAHAB
