I was at PJS 7, Bandar Sunway yesterday with MPSJ Councillor Ken Chia and the team from health department of MPSJ led by Dr Roslan. Extensive fogging was carried out in the evening at the flats and terrace houses in PJS 7.
Earlier in the morning, MPSJ visited a total of 1061 homes in PJS 7. There were 90 abandoned homes and 629 locked homes while 342 homes were inspected.
22 breeding spots were found within the compounds of these homes. 13 breeding spots were found in public area. Fogging is only one of the ways to curb dengue. If these homes continue to allow breeding spots for aedes mosquitoes, no amount of fogging will be sufficient. I will continue to ensure that MPSJ and Alam Flora also perform their part especially when it comes to cleaning of drains.
Since last year, I have been urging all residents to do their part by spending only 10 minutes a week to check their homes and surroundings. Dengue is as dangerous as A(H1N1). Just this year alone, PJS 7 has recorded 33 positive dengue cases.
I hope all residents and resident groups in the Subang Jaya constituency will continue to be vigilant in our fight against dengue. Unlike dengue, MPSJ does not have information on A(H1N1). Our Member of Parliament YB Loh Gwo Burne is currently looking into this matter with Jabatan Kesihatan.