KOTA BARU: Malaysia is now experiencing the El Nino phenomenon and the people have been reminded not to treat the risk of heat stroke lightly as it can be fatal, says a public health expert.
Datuk Dr Zainal Ariffin Omar said the people, especially Muslims, need to be alert especially during the month of Ramadan, as they are facing hot and dry conditions for a long period of time, which is more than 10 hours due to fasting.
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