Malaysians unprepared for lightning strikes


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia has among the highest incidence of lightning activity in the world, but the country is woefully unprepared for these deadly strikes.

This includes Malaysians being relatively unconcerned about their personal safety during storms to buildings not having the proper protection.

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