Live mpox (monkeypox) statistics for Malaysia, updated automatically from World Health Organization surveillance data.
First case 17 Aug 2023 · latest WHO report 31 Jan 2026 · updates automatically
As of 27 September 2026, Malaysia has reported 28 confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases and 0 deaths to the World Health Organization, with the first confirmed case recorded on 17 August 2023. That is the 86th highest total worldwide and the 16th in Asia. The rate is 0.8 cases per million people (below the world average of 23.6). No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months.
Total confirmed cases: Malaysia
Cumulative confirmed cases by report date
Malaysia: 28 confirmed cases.
New confirmed cases: Malaysia
By month of report to WHO
Malaysia: 0 cases in the last 90 days.
Latest reports: Malaysia
Most recent submissions to WHO
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Mpox in Malaysia: frequently asked questions
How many mpox cases are there in Malaysia?
Malaysia has reported 28 laboratory-confirmed mpox (monkeypox) cases to WHO as of 27 September 2026, the 86th highest total of 145 countries with cases.
How many people have died from mpox in Malaysia?
No mpox deaths have been confirmed in Malaysia in the data reported to WHO.
Are mpox cases rising in Malaysia?
No new confirmed cases have been reported in the last six months. The latest report to WHO is dated 31 January 2026.
Has clade Ib mpox been found in Malaysia?
Clade Ib has not been reported for Malaysia in WHO situation reports so far. Cases there have been clade II or clade Ia. The worldwide list of clade Ib countries is on the main tracker page.
When was the first mpox case in Malaysia?
The first confirmed case in WHO data for Malaysia was recorded on 17 August 2023.
How does Malaysia compare with other countries?
Malaysia has 0.8 confirmed cases per million people, against a world average of 23.6. It ranks 16th in Asia by total cases.
How can I protect myself from mpox?
Avoid close, skin-to-skin contact with people who have a rash that looks like mpox, do not share bedding, towels or utensils with someone who is sick, and wash hands often. Vaccination with MVA-BN is recommended for people at higher risk; check with local health services in Malaysia for availability.