The Zika virus has been detected in over 30 countries, with the World Health Organization warning that the virus is "spreading explosively". On top of millions of cases recorded globally so far, the situation became more alarming after the outbreak was linked with birth defects. Today, BFM explores how Malaysia is at risk from this epidemic.

This is a report by Shawn Tanis and Jeevan Parameswaran.

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