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The media has reported on malaria in Malaysia. The Ministry of Health has reported a significant reduction in the number of malaria cases in the country and attributes this to the work of the health ministry in monitoring and controlling the spread of malaria.
In the 1990s, on average, more than 50 000 malaria cases were recorded nationally per year in Malyasia. By 2014, this number had declined to 3923 and it is hoped that the number will continue to decrease in 2015.
Of the 3923 malaria cases reported in 2014, 2584 (66%) were identified as the P.knowlesi species. In the first three months of 2015, 527 cases of malaria were reported, of those, 356 (67.6%) were P.knowlesi infections.
P.knowlesi malaria is a zoonotic infection with the macaque monkey as the reservoir for the parasite. This species of malaria was first identified in Malaysia and has the ability to cause severe illness with a high mortality rate.
(Via The Borneo Post - accessed 27/05/15)
Malaria risk is in limited foci in deep hinterland areas of Sabah and Sarawak and a central area in Peninsular Malaysia all year round. There is low to no risk in Kuala Lumpur, other urban/suburban areas and coastal areas.
Antimalarials may be recommended for some group at particular risk. See Malaysia country record for further information.
All travellers should take steps to avoid mosquito bites.
