PUTRAJAYA, March 3 — Local authorities nationwide have been urged to display emergency contact numbers in Ramadan bazaar areas, to ensure immediate response in case of emergencies, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 — The cumulative number of heat-related illnesses rose to 116 cases as of yesterday, compared to 112 cases last Tuesday (July 23).

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 — Raw water reserves at Muda Dam in Kedah and Bukit Merah Dam in Perak declined to a dangerous level of 15.2 per cent and 19.54 per cent, respectively, as of Monday.

PUTRAJAYA, June 11 — Monitoring until yesterday has indicated that the cumulative number of cases of heat-related diseases has increased to 96 compared to 93 on June 3.

IPOH, June 3 — A Basic Course of General Operations Force (GOF) Series 1/2024 participant at the Ulu Kinta GOF Training Centre, near here, died yesterday without regaining consciousness, after collapsing on Thursday (May 30) from suspected heat stroke.

PUTRAJAYA, May 28 — The total cumulative cases for hot weather related illnesses rose to 88 cases as of May 27 compared to 84 cases as of May 19, said the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma).

PUTRAJAYA, May 24 — The government has agreed to allocate RM10 million to address the impact of the Southwest Monsoon (MBD) which is expected to bring several negative effects to the country from May to September.

GUA MUSANG, April 22 — The Education Ministry has advised students nationwide to drink enough water and wear appropriate school uniforms due to the hot weather.

SEREMBAN, April 16 — Parents are encouraged to lodge an official complaint if they discover their children's school plans to hold activities outside the classroom despite the weather exceeding 35°C in their respective area, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

PUTRAJAYA, April 14 — A total of 45 heat-related illness cases were reported nationwide until yesterday, involving 33 heat exhaustion cases, 11 heatstroke cases, and one heat cramp case.

KUALA LUMPUR, April 5 — One new death due to heat stroke was reported this week, bringing the number of heat-related deaths to two, said the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma).

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, April 2 — The Selangor government has not received any reports of cases of heat stroke in the state, said executive councillor for public health Jamaliah Jamaluddin. She said her committee is constantly working with the Environment Department (DOE) to monitor the...

PUTRAJAYA, March 26 — A total of 28 heat-related illnesses were recorded as of yesterday, said Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 — A total of 27 cases of heat-related illnesses were reported nationwide as of Wednesday (March 20) during the current hot spell, with nine being heat strokes and the remaining 18 cases being heat exhaustion.

PUTRAJAYA, March 19 — Educational institutions under the Education Ministry (MOE) have been urged to permit students, teachers, and other implementing staff to wear decent sportswear during hot weather based on the current needs and situations.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) and the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) will study several weather-related factors before conducting cloud seeding operations to ensure its effectiveness.

PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — A total of 23 cases of heat stroke were reported in Health Ministry (MOH) facilities from January until Monday (March 11), said Health Director-General Datuk Dr Muhammad Radzi Abu Hassan.

KUALA NERUS, March 9 — The Health Ministry recorded 15 cases of heat-related illness nationwide since the first week of this year until yesterday.

IPOH, July 5 — A member of the General Operations Force Training Centre (PLPGA) Ulu Kinta, who participated in the Basic Training Course (PGA) Series 1/2023, has died of heat stroke.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 — The Health Ministry (MoH) recorded a total of 39 cases of heat-related illness from the 16th Epidemiological Week (ME) (April 16 to April 22) to the 23rd ME (June 4 to June 10).