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Dengue fever is an ongoing risk in Malaysia. The Minister of Health reported that between January and 17 July 2014, 50 804 dengue fever cases were reported nationally. This is an increase of 36 222 cases, compared with the same time period in 2013, when 14 582 cases were recorded. Ninety four deaths from dengue have been reported in 2014, compared with 29 deaths during the same time period of 2013.
Sixty six percent of dengue fever cases have been located in the state of Selangor on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.
