With the heat posing health risks, ministry gives health tips

Keeping the sun at bay: Using an umbrella while outdoors reduces direct exposure to the sun and helps in keeping heat-related illnesses at bay. The Health Ministry is advising caution as Malaysians face the ongoing heatwave. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: With Ramadan just days away and temperatures on the rise, the people, especially Muslims, will have to take extra care to stay healthy and hydrated.

Prolonged exposure to the hot weather without enough water intake is detrimental to health, especially for high-risk groups such as children, the elderly and those with chronic illnesses, warns the Health Ministry.