Kuala Lampur, Nov. 19 -- As Malaysia enters the North-east Monsoon season from November 2025 to March 2026, the country braces for weeks of heavy rainfall and strong winds.

While this seasonal shift brings cooler temperatures and replenishes water resources, it also creates an environment conducive to the spread of infectious diseases.

The monsoon period is closely associated with a surge in waterborne, vector-borne, and airborne illnesses, forming a trifecta of health threats that require urgent public awareness and preventive action.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department has forecast several episodes of intense rainfall during this monsoon, particularly affecting states such as Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Sarawak, and Saba...