Dengue cases up 27pc nationwide, with Sabah among the hardest hit, says Dzulkefly (opens original article in a new tab)

Dengue cases nationwide rose 27% as of June 13, 2026, with Sabah experiencing a 50.4% increase, according to Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad.

• Dengue cases nationwide increased by 27% as of June 13, 2026.
• Sabah reported a 50.4% rise in dengue cases compared to the same period last year.
• Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad cited a shift in dengue virus sub-variants and cyclical trends as contributing factors.