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 10 — The proposed amendment to the Medical Act 1971 (Act 50) seeks to address the gap between the parallel pathway programme (PPP) and the local master's medicine programme, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

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...

KOTA BHARU, March 30 — The government plans to conduct cloud seeding, which will depend on the prevailing weather conditions, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 30 — There was a very drastic increase in the number of open burnings in the first two months of this year, contributed by the extremely hot and dry weather, among others, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, March 30 — Water levels at seven dams in Selangor are currently stable despite the hot weather. State executive councillor for infrastructure Izham Hashim most of the dams’ water levels are higher than 80 per cent. “So far, there are no problems....

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 — A total of 29 areas in the Peninsula recorded a level one heatwave alert as of 4.30 this afternoon, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

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 25 — Despite the increase in power usage due to the current hot weather conditions, the electricity charges are still based on users’ monthly consumption and not on the property value, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

ALOR GAJAH, March 24 — The Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) are ready to cooperate with the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) in conducting cloud seeding operations, should the need arise amidst the prevailing hot weather conditions and lack of rainfall in the country.

PUTRAJAYA, March 23 Mac — Schools at locations with level one hot weather status or recording temperatures exceeding 35°C are advised to suspend all activities outside the classroom temporarily.

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.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — The occurrence of the equinox today has no significant impact on Malaysia's weather, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department's (MetMalaysia) deputy director-general (operations) Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip.

MELAKA, March 20 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) is closely monitoring the water level of dams in the country, said Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

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 19 — The immediate and long-term measures to minimise the effects of hot and dry weather conditions on padi planting activities, especially in Sabah, are among the focus of today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting.

PUTRAJAYA, March 15 — The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry (NRES) will continue to monitor the current hot spell affecting the country to ensure that prompt actions can be taken if necessary to safeguard the welfare of the people.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 13 — The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of extreme dry and hot weather conditions in eight locations in the North of Peninsula Malaysia.

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Feb 13 — State executive council for environment Jamaliah Jamaluddin has reassured that the hot weather condition affecting certain areas in Selangor remains under control and does not pose any significant concerns. She said she has not received any information from...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 — Malaysia will have drier and hotter weather due to a lack of rain for a prolonged period following the final phase of the Northeast Monsoon that is expected to continue till the end of March.