KUALA LUMPUR, March 18 — The current hot weather is expected to persist until mid-April following the lack of rain-bearing clouds and the equinox phenomenon that is expected to occur this Wednesday in a changing of the season.

PUTRAJAYA, May 16 — The government is prepared to declare an emergency if the current hot spell in the country turns extreme, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KLANG, April 16 — All departments and agencies under the Agriculture and Food Security Ministry (MAFS) are gearing up and constantly monitoring the hot spell that is expected to affect the country’s agriculture sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 — The hot spell Malaysia is currently experiencing may be a yearly phenomenon but it is something the public should not take lightly as it can have serious implications on their health.