PETALING JAYA: The recent hot spell is starting to show in unexpected ways, with motorists sharing photos of warped Touch ’n Go cards left on their car dashboards.
Many Malaysians keep their cards on the dashboard for convenience at toll booths, but the rising temperatures appear to be taking a toll.
On Threads, user @lltlps posted a photo believed to have been taken in Perak, showing a visibly distorted card.
"Perak is so hot that my Touch ’n Go card melted inside the car. Luckily, I could still tap it just now," the user wrote.
In the comments, another user, @arifuddinzul._, shared a similar image from Sepang. Others quickly joined in, posting photos of their own warped or bent cards, showing the issue is not limited to just one area.
Some users also shared photos of rubber slippers that had shrunk or warped after being left outside their houses, as the heat continued to affect everyday items.
The posts have been widely shared, with many expressing surprise, while others reminded motorists not to leave cards or heat-sensitive items inside their cars.
Earlier on Monday (March 30), the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) said no areas in the country recorded Level 2 heatwave conditions as of 6am on Monday (March 30).
However, Perlis and nine districts in Kedah - Sik, Padang Terap, Pendang, Pokok Sena, Kubang Pasu, Pulau Langkawi, Kota Setar, Kuala Muda and Baling - recorded Level 1 hot weather, or alert status.
The alert is issued when daily maximum temperatures range between 35°C and 37°C for at least three consecutive days, while Level 2 heatwave conditions refer to temperatures between 37°C and 40°C over the same duration.
Rain was reported in several Kedah districts on Sunday (March 29), including Kota Setar, Kubang Pasu and Kuala Muda, bringing some relief in line with the monsoon transition phase.
