KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, has advised the public to take precautionary measures in light of the hot weather currently affecting the country, which is expected to persist until early or mid-June.
In a post on the Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar Facebook page, His Majesty stressed the importance of safeguarding the public’s health by reducing outdoor activities and ensuring adequate water intake.
Sultan Ibrahim also decreed that the Education Ministry take the matter seriously to ensure that the health of pupils and students are not affected by the heat.
“The public is also advised to avoid any open burning, as hot and windy conditions can accelerate the spread of fire.
“Senior citizens as well as children with chronic illnesses are also advised not to be exposed to hot weather to avoid any complications,” His Majesty said yesterday, reported Bernama.
His Majesty also commanded the Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) to step up its level of preparedness in the wake of the hot spell, which has the potential to spark an increase in fire incidents.
“His Majesty also expressed appreciation to all security and rescue agencies, including JBPM, the Malaysia Civil Defence Force and healthcare personnel, who remain on standby for any eventuality throughout this period of hot weather,” the post on His Majesty’s Facebook said.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department has forecast that the hot weather phenomenon currently affecting the country will continue until the onset of the southwest monsoon in June, due to drier atmospheric conditions and low rainfall distribution.
