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Dengue cases have been a significant health threat to Malaysia for more than a century since the year 1902, and this situation has worsened every year. This paper covered the comparative study to analyse further the differences and similarities between countries such as Singapore regarding the existing guidelines and legislation implemented towards dengue prevention measures. The method of this study is using a depth literature review which adopted from various and related documents such as journals, reports, proceedings, and Government Act. A total of 20 published article systematic surveys were included, a complete of 28 relevant references were identified by database literature search. Thus, a comparative analysis was conducted to compare and contrast dengue preventive measures in Malaysia and Singapore, suffering from dengue cases. Therefore, a comparison of perspectives legislations between Singapore and Malaysia can identify the efficiency of dengue prevention and the effectiveness of enforcement, which available to be implemented in Malaysia. In conclusion, it is essential to improve the legislations and guidelines for strengthening dengue prevention in Malaysia. Indirectly, it can finally solve the dengue issue in this country. Therefore, the government, especially the Ministry of Health, needs to reconsider these preventive measures to curb dengue cases in Malaysia.
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