KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 -- The Health Ministry recorded 417 new tuberculosis (TB) cases nationwide during the seventh epidemiological week this year, showing a decline compared with the same period last year.

According to a report by the New Straits Times, this represents a decrease of 65 cases from the 482 reported during the corresponding week in 2025.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said the figures reflect the effectiveness of the ministry's ongoing TB control and prevention efforts.

"Alhamdulillah, no new clusters have been identified, and the number of cases is trending downward. We hope this positive pattern continues," he said after attending the Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat roadshow and Perdana Iftar ceremony in Kot...