16+ hour, 57+ min ago  (158+ words) MECCA: Hot weather, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 C throughout this haj season, could test the physical endurance of pilgrims especially during the peak of rituals in Arafah, says Malaysia's Consul General in Jeddah Tengku Mohd Dzaraif Raja Abdul Kadir....

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (252+ words) The heat index measures the temperature the human body actually feels by combining air temperature with relative humidity, making it a more accurate reflection of heat stress than the maximum temperature alone. When the heat index reaches 42 to 51. 9 degrees Celsius,…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (188+ words) VIENTIANE: Lao authorities have issued an extreme heat warning, forecasting temperatures of up to 42 degrees Celsius across Laos until April 10. Laos issues extreme heat alert amid rising temperatures VIENTIANE: Lao authorities have issued an extreme heat warning, forecasting temperatures of…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (135+ words) VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Lao authorities have issued a nationwide warning for hot to extremely hot weather, urging the public to take precautions as temperatures are expected to reach as high as 40 degrees Celsius. A moderate to strong low-pressure system, combined with…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (126+ words) THE country is experiencing an intense heatwave, with temperatures rising to unusually high levels across several states. The Malaysian Meteorological Department has issued warnings in several areas, urging people to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities. The Health Ministry has…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (573+ words) PUTRAJAYA: The prolonged hot weather that is currently affecting the country can be detrimental to human health, with a spectrum of heat-related illnesses that can range from mild to severe and potentially fatal, according to the Health Ministry. The ministry,…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (321+ words) PETALING JAYA: A total of 15 heat-related cases, including one death, have been reported nationwide this year, says the Health Ministry. In a statement, the ministry said that between Jan 1 and March 24, there were 11 cases of heat exhaustion, three cases of…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (280+ words) Goh Liu Ying - Bernama KUALA LUMPUR: The Kidslympic Games Malaysia is being targeted to become an annual affair following the enthusiastic response in efforts to produce new sports talents. Kidslympic Malaysia co-founder Goh Liu Ying said the Games, for children…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (221+ words) The Kuala Lumpur Park Festival 2025 will be held at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa from Oct 17-26, featuring over 100 arts, culture, food and nature events. Organised by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the free festival runs daily from 9am to 11pm and is expected to…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (355+ words) Tuesday, 30 Sep 2025 (From third left) Ling and Dr Wee holding up lit candles as a symbolic gesture during the launch of the Yong Peng Lantern Festival in Taman Kota, Yong Peng. " THOMAS YONG/The Star Yong PENG in Johor is…...