Danger from the skies


Malaysia has the third highest number of lightning strikes in the world, but awareness among Malaysians of the danger is still lacking.

IT was hot and sunny when the Melaka United youth team started their training that fateful day on April 5. Before they knew it, however, it had started drizzling. Only when the downpour grew heavier did the players stop and head for cover.

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