MPP denies viral claim of 200 dengue cases in MJC Batu Kawa, confirms only 11

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By Karen Bong

KUCHING, March 4: Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) chairman Tan Kai has dismissed online claims that more than 200 dengue cases have been reported in MJC Batu Kawa, confirming that only 11 cases were officially recorded in January and February this year.

Tan acknowledged that dengue cases exist in the area but stressed that the situation is under control.

Citing data from the Ministry of Health (MOH), he said the actual number of cases is far below the exaggerated figures circulating online.

“There are dengue cases in MJC Batu Kawa, but the situation remains under control. We are working closely with the Health Department Kuching Division to address the issue,” Tan told DayakDaily when contacted today.

He added that preventive measures, particularly fogging operations, are conducted promptly whenever a case is reported.

“Whenever such cases are reported, we will take action by deploying our own fogging team or carry out operation in collaboration with the Health Department, almost immediately,” he added.

In addition, ongoing efforts include mosquito control initiatives and community awareness campaigns to encourage residents to eliminate stagnant water, reducing mosquito breeding.

Tan warned the public against spreading unverified information, noting that false rumours can cause unnecessary panic.

“The claim that there are over 200 cases is fake news and completely untrue,” he said, urging the public to always verify information through official sources before sharing.

He also assured that the Health Department is closely monitoring the situation in MJC Batu Kawa and would issue immediate announcements if the situation worsened.

Tan called on the community to maintain clean surroundings, remove stagnant water, and dispose of rubbish properly to prevent the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes and curb dengue transmission. — DayakDaily

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