Special task force to tackle rising dengue cases


PETALING JAYA: A special ministerial task force is to be set up to tackle the increasing number of dengue cases in the country, said Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

He said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will head the task force, which will include the Health, Housing and Local Government, and Works Ministers. It will work closely with state governments, local councils and relevant agencies.

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