KUALA LUMPUR (March 26): 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. Sultan Ibrahim also decreed that the Ministry of Education take the matter seriously to ensure that the health of pupils and students is not affected by the hot weather phenomenon. “At the same time, 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. 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.

Source: The Edge Markets March 26, 2026 07:17 UTC