THE IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL TOURIST ARRIVALS ON ECONOMIC GROWTH UNDER DENGUE FEVER RISK IN MALAYSIA

Dengue fever has long been a community health problem in tropical countries. virus is crucial cause of disease international tourists, with rising number them returning from dengue‐endemic countries infected dengue fever. This study analyses the impact tourist arrivals on economic growth moderated by cases Malaysia 2014 until 2020. was carried out using secondary monthly data for cases, gross domestic product (GDP), and arrivals. A correlation test used to analyse between independent, dependent moderating variables. Granger causality employed determine selected three variables, arrivals, growth. The results reveal significant Between 2017 2018, higher led lower under hazards Malaysia. Furthermore, risk found have positive relationship vice versa. findings show effect indicators drive each other period study. In line government’s strategy promote Malaysian tourism industry, prevention recovery policies should be planned considering factors.