Hat Yai still risky for Malaysians, says consul


Waterlogged: A woman standing next to her damaged car following deadly flooding in Hat Yai, Songkhla province, Thailand. — Reuters

GEORGE TOWN: Malaysians have been advised to postpone holiday plans to Hat Yai for now, with clean-up efforts still ongoing and hospitals operating at full capacity following last month’s floods.

Malaysia’s Consul-General in Songkhla Ahmad Fahmi Ahmad Sarkawi said while most main roads and some hotels have reopened, many shops selling food and daily necessities remain closed as repairs are ongoing.

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