Health minister warns of 40°C danger as heatwave scorches Malaysia, claiming life of child left in car

Health minister warns of 40°C danger as heatwave scorches Malaysia, claiming life of child left in car

Malay Mail - Malaysia·2026-03-23 13:00

PUTRAJAYA, March 23 — A total of 15 heat-related cases have been reported so far this year, including three cases of heatstroke and one death involving a child left in a vehicle, said Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.

In a post on his official Facebook page today, he said the current extreme heat requires everyone to be more vigilant, including monitoring early signs of heatstroke such as prolonged dizziness, unusual thirst and a rising body temperature.

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