Overview
- Malaysia recorded 596 new tuberculosis cases for Feb 8–14, lifting the cumulative total to 3,161, the Health Ministry said on Feb 21.
- Sabah leads reported cases with 755, followed by Selangor at 596 and Sarawak at 332, with lower tallies across other states and federal territories.
- The ministry advised masking in crowded or enclosed spaces, better indoor ventilation, cough and sneeze etiquette, and medical evaluation for coughs lasting more than two weeks.
- Officials emphasized that TB usually spreads more slowly than influenza or Covid-19 and typically requires prolonged or repeated exposure, particularly in poorly ventilated places.
- Johor announced no changes to Ramadan bazaar standard operating procedures, maintaining requirements for traders’ typhoid vaccination and food-handling courses while health teams monitor compliance.