Malaysia is in the grip of a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures in some areas climbing as high as 40°C, and forecasts suggesting it could last for months. Dr Abed Onn, Vice President of the Academy of Occupational & Environmental Medicine Malaysia explains who is most vulnerable, why awareness remains low, and what employers and policymakers must do.



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Malaysia is in the grip of a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures in some areas climbing as high as 40°C, and forecasts suggesting it could last for months. Dr Abed Onn, Vice President of the Academy of Occupational &amp; Environmental Medicine Malaysia explains who is most vulnerable, why awareness remains low, and what employers and policymakers must do.Image Credit: Shutterstock

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