10 faint from heatwave during parade


KUALA LUMPUR: The current heatwave took its toll on some of the policemen taking part in the 209th Police Day celebrations as they fainted and needed medical aid.

At least 10 rank-and-file personnel were seen passing out one after another, triggering concerns among the VIPs including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.

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