MBDK health inspector checking a water dispenser tray for mosquito larvae. —Courtesy photo
HOMEOWNERS in Klang are advised to remain vigilant as the number of Aedes mosquito breeding sites discovered within residential premises is on the rise.
This poses a significant threat due to the insect’s role in spreading dengue fever.
Klang Royal City Council (MBDK) Health Department director Azmi Muji said recent inspections revealed a worrying trend.
“Our health inspectors identified 501 Aedes mosquito breeding sites inside residential homes from Jan 1 to March 16 this year,” he said after the home inspections.
“Checks have revealed mosquito larvae in various places, including water dispenser trays, toothbrush holders, ornamental bamboo plant containers, and flower pot trays.”
Azmi said the most common breeding grounds were toothbrush holders in bathrooms and ornamental bamboo plant containers in living rooms, where the temperature is ideal for mosquito breeding.
“If water in these containers is not drained at least once a week, there is a greater chance for Aedes mosquitoes to breed.”
As of March 16, Klang recorded 1,198 dengue cases with one fatality for 2025.
This is a drop compared to the corresponding period last year, which saw 2,903 dengue cases and one death.
For the whole of 2024, Klang reported 8,202 dengue cases and three deaths.
“Currently, we have two hotspots – Taman Perindustrian Pulau Indah (Jalan Perigi Nenas 8/1 to 8/6) with 11 dengue cases, and Taman Klang Jaya (Jalan Serunai 14 and 15) with five cases,” said Azmi.
“We are encouraging residents to do their part by spraying insecticide in dark corners around the house,” he said.
He also suggested applying insect repellent regularly and wearing long-sleeved tops and long trousers.
In the 11 Klang constituencies, Kota Kemuning reported 239 cases so far this year. Other areas with reported cases are Sentosa (224), Port Klang (189), Sementa (126), Selat Klang (115), Bandar Baru Klang (93), Pandamaran (76), Meru (65), Sungai Kandis (51), Batu Tiga (10) and Kota Anggerik (10).
Azmi said community involvement was important to break the transmission chain.
He reminded residents to spend 10 minutes each week checking their homes for mosquito breeding sites.
