The cumulative number of dengue cases in Negeri Sembilan recorded an increase of 22 percent, at 1,498 cases for the period from January to June 27, as compared to 1,228 cases reported in the same period last year.

State Health, Environment, Cooperatives and Consumerism Committee chairperson S Veerapan said from June 21 to 27, a total of 82 cases were recorded.