Malaysia

Malaysia Travel Vaccines 2026

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office have advised international travelers to be aware of current health issues in Malaysia. Diseases such as chikungunya, dengue, measles, rabies, and yellow fever have been reported in 2026.

Chikungunya in Malaysia

Malaysia has reported 310 chikungunya cases as of May 2025.

Dengue in Malaysia

The first recorded dengue fever outbreak in Malaysia occurred in 1962 in the state of Penang. A recent dengue (DENV-4) outbreak began in Malaysia in late 2022 and has now spread to 3 states and 3 federal territories. As of May 2025 (Epidemiological Week 21), there have been 25,382 dengue cases, including 14 fatalities, in the country. This represents a 59.1% reduction from the 62,107 cases (46 fatalities) recorded during the same period in 2024. Data published in June 2025 by the Dengue for Community Portal indicates that Taman Mawar - Sendang was a dengue hotspot in Malaysia. In 2024, a total of 122,423 cases were reported, which is lower than the number reported during the same period in 2023 (n = 123,133). The cumulative number of deaths in 2024 was 117, 17% higher than the number recorded in 2023 (n = 100).