Tuberculosis (TB) outbreak

[Windwaver]

Malaysia’s TB outbreak: 503 new cases recorded

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/malaysias-tb-outbreak-503-new-cases-recorded

KUALA LUMPUR - A total of 503 new tuberculosis (TB) cases were reported nationwide during the fifth epidemiological week.

In a statement issued on Feb 15, the Health Ministry said the latest detections brought the cumulative number of TB cases to 2,571 across the country.

The breakdown of cases shows that Sabah recorded the highest number with 614 cases, accounting for 23.88 per cent of the total reported. This was followed by Selangor with 476 cases (18.51 per cent) and Sarawak with 257 cases (10.00 per cent).

Johor ranked next with 233 cases (9.06 per cent), while the federal territories of Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya recorded 202 cases (7.86 per cent). Penang registered 148 cases (5.76 per cent), followed by Kedah with 144 cases (5.60 per cent) and Perak with 127 cases (4.94 per cent).

Lower figures were reported in the remaining states, including 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, which recorded 58 cases (2.26 per cent).

Meanwhile, Melaka recorded 42 cases (1.63 per cent), Perlis reported 17 cases (0.66 per cent), and the Federal Territory of Labuan registered the lowest number with 16 cases, representing 0.62 per cent of the total.

The statement said in preparation for the upcoming festive season and extended public holidays, the public has been advised to remain vigilant in preventing and controlling TB transmission.

“Preventive measures include practising proper cough and sneeze etiquette and wearing face masks in crowded areas.

“Individuals experiencing symptoms such as a persistent cough, fever, loss of appetite or unexplained weight loss have been urged to seek immediate screening at the nearest healthcare facility,” it said.

The statement emphasised that these measures are not only based on principles of personal risk assessment but also constitute an important social responsibility to protect oneself, family members and the wider community from the risk of infectious disease transmission.

[Playtime]

Siao liao... sure come here. 

[Atonchia]

On 2/15/2026 at 3:41 PM, Playtime said:

Siao liao... sure come here. 

Probably after this CNY break..

All returning... Probably have some infected.

[Playtime]

On 2/15/2026 at 3:51 PM, Atonchia said:

Probably after this CNY break..

All returning... Probably have some infected.

Not just Malaysians... even sings who went there holiday also could kenna😬

[Jamesc]

Tuberculosis spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, releasing bacteria into the air, which are then inhaled by others during close, prolonged contact. 

Reunion dinner!

[Jman888]

those who had too much cny heaty goodies going to start coughing, everyone will be a suspect.

[Sosaria]

Wear mask is a good defence. I see that some people continue to wear mask on public transport till today, so that's a good sign. Govt or MOH should put out the message. 

TB is not like covid, where most people can recover within a few days. TB entails long weeks of regular medication, heard sometimes you have to be on-site so that clinic staff can ensure you take the meds as per schedule.

 

[Tianmo]

TB has always been ard, one here two there that kind of hanging ard. But a TB outbreak if out of control will be scary. This one is better be careful.

 

[mersaylee]

On 2/15/2026 at 4:42 PM, Jamesc said:

Tuberculosis spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, releasing bacteria into the air, which are then inhaled by others during close, prolonged contact. 

Reunion dinner!

Hotpot still not so bad...toss the salads with raw fish wise...goode luck everyone 🙏😂

[13177]

On 2/15/2026 at 5:07 PM, Jman888 said:

those who had too much cny heaty goodies going to start coughing, everyone will be a suspect.

CNY haven’t start, i already see many people start coughing liao. 😅

[ER-3682]

Will the MYR drop.??

[Windwaver]

On 2/15/2026 at 4:42 PM, Jamesc said:

Tuberculosis spreads when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, releasing bacteria into the air, which are then inhaled by others during close, prolonged contact. 

Reunion dinner!

MRT gg.

[Atonchia]

So now at our age.... so long after BCG not sure still have effect or not?😅

[Ginyu]

Every weekend large pool of people go in to get it and bring it back to start another cluster here 😂

Edited February 16 by Ginyu

[Playtime]

On 2/15/2026 at 10:12 PM, Atonchia said:

So now at our age.... so long after BCG not sure still have effect or not?😅

Booster shot?

Dunno school students these days still have or not🤔

[Atonchia]

On 2/16/2026 at 9:33 AM, Playtime said:

Booster shot?

Dunno school students these days still have or not🤔

Never have any shots after P6😅

[Ginyu]

On radio, they interviewed the expert on infectious diseases if any concern for singaporean travelling to Malaysia for the lunar new year holidays of coz he will say no problem, there is nothing to worry. Not nice to say is dangerous mah and affect the businesses across the causeway 😂

Edited February 16 by Ginyu

[inlinesix]

On 2/16/2026 at 1:45 PM, Ginyu said:

On radio, they interviewed the expert on infectious diseases if any concern for singaporean travelling to Malaysia for the lunar new year holidays of coz say he no problem, nothing to worry. Not nice to say is dangerous mah and affect the businesses across the causeway 😂

Which sexpert?