KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — A total of 503 new tuberculosis (TB) cases were detected nationwide up to Epidemiological Week 5 this year (EW 5/2026), bringing the cumulative total to 2,571 cases.

In a statement today, the Ministry of Health (MOH) said Sabah recorded the highest number at 614, followed by Selangor (476), Sarawak (257), Johor (233) as well as Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya (202).