503 New TB Cases Reported Nationwide in Fifth Epidemiological Week, MOH Reported

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Malaysia recorded 503 new tuberculosis (TB) cases during the fifth epidemiological week, bringing the cumulative total to 2,571 cases nationwide.

In a statement on Feb 15, the Health Ministry (KKM) said Sabah reported the highest number of cases at 614, accounting for 23.88 per cent of the total. Selangor followed with 476 cases (18.51 per cent), while Sarawak recorded 257 cases (10.00 per cent).

Johor registered 233 cases (9.06 per cent), and the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya reported a combined 202 cases (7.86 per cent). Penang recorded 148 cases (5.76 per cent), Kedah 144 cases (5.60 per cent) and Perak 127 cases (4.94 per cent).

Lower case numbers were reported in Kelantan with 96 cases (3.73 per cent), Pahang with 81 cases (3.15 per cent), Terengganu with 60 cases (2.33 per cent) and Negeri Sembilan with 58 cases (2.26 per cent). Melaka recorded 42 cases (1.63 per cent), Perlis 17 cases (0.66 per cent), while Labuan reported the lowest figure at 16 cases (0.62 per cent).

The ministry urged the public to remain cautious ahead of the festive season and extended public holidays to help curb TB transmission. It advised practising proper cough and sneeze etiquette and wearing face masks in crowded places.

Those experiencing symptoms such as prolonged cough, fever, loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss were encouraged to seek screening at the nearest healthcare facility.

The ministry stressed that these preventive steps are both a personal safeguard and a shared responsibility to protect families and the wider community from infectious diseases.

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