Total of 14 heatstroke cases recorded nationwide so far, says Health Ministry


KOTA BARU: The Health Ministry has recorded a total of 14 cases of heatstroke as of Friday (May 12) during the current hot spell.

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Suani said the ministry expects this number to increase as hot weather is predicted to last until August.

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