The Penang state government has officially launched the State Environmental Health Action Plan (SEHAP) and the ePINTAS-SEHAP online platform as part of its ongoing fight against dengue.
Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the integrated platform improves collaboration among federal, state, and local authorities in managing environmental health issues.
“The platform strengthens coordination and monitoring of dengue cases across Penang, enabling faster detection and a more efficient response,” Chow said at the launch at the state legislative assembly building.
Developed by Thematic Working Group 2 on hygiene and sanitation, the initiative involves agencies such as the Penang State Health Department, National Registration Department, district health offices, local councils (MBPP and MBSP), Public Works Department, and Drainage and Irrigation Department.
“The ePINTAS–SEHAP system combines the existing ePINTAS platform with a dengue management module from the Penang State Health Department. It streamlines workflows, provides real-time updates on dengue cases at all administrative levels, and allows for structured verification and follow-up actions,” he explained.
The platform also uses digital mapping to improve enforcement and operational strategies. By leveraging existing systems, the initiative is projected to save the state government RM170,000 annually.
“This is the first integrated system of its kind in Malaysia, uniting federal, state, and local authorities to support comprehensive environmental health management,” Chow added.
Regarding dengue trends, Chow reported a 59% decrease in cases compared to last year, with 1,687 cumulative cases in 2025, down from 4,069 in the same period in 2024. Fatalities also dropped from eight to four, reflecting the effectiveness of early detection and rapid response measures.
As of epidemiological week 46 (Nov 9–15), Penang recorded 58 dengue cases, up 29% from 45 cases the previous week. Despite the overall decline, the state still has 12 active dengue clusters, with eight in the northeast district, three in the southwest, and one in Central Seberang Perai.
