A total of 15 heat-related cases have been reported nationwide so far this year. 

The Health Minister says this includes three cases of heatstroke, as well as one fatality.

He’s also urging the public to take the necessary precautions, as well as to avoid leaving young kids unattended inside vehicles.

This, as Padang Terap in Kedah remains under a level 2 heatwave warning…with expected temperatures of between 37-40 degrees Celsius.

The Met Department adds that a further 14 areas across the rest of Kedah…as well as Perlis, Penang, Perak, Pahang and Negeri Sembilan are currently under the less severe Level 1 heat advisory.

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The government’s expenditure for fuel subsidies has risen from 700 million ringgit to 3.2 billion in less than a week, because of the surge in global fuel prices.

The Prime Minister explained that we import more oil than we export despite being an oil-producing nation, with most of our supply coming through the Strait of Hormuz…which is under blockade due to the attacks on Iran.

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In other news…

Police are urging the public to stop spreading fake or unverified news about a fatal accident involving a JPJ vehicle and a car in Tanah Merah late last week, with the cops still investigating the incident.

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The Sarawak government is studying the best ways to control rabies, including a vaccination program for cats, as the disease continues to pose serious threat in the state.

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And, the Malaysian Highway Authority is urging road users to make use of its travel time advisory amid heavy traffic on major highways.