More needs to be done to promote Malaysia’s symbols – our national flower, the hibiscus, and the merbau as our national tree. The National Landscape Department is urging local authorities to grow more hibiscus along roads and in places of interest while it will also promote the merbau tree as part of our natural heritage.
WITH the current hot weather, we need to keep our cool. Literally.
Efforts are being made by the authorities to cut down heat in our cities such as by planting more trees and making other adjustments in our concrete jungle.
It’s a wake-up call because Malaysia is at risk of facing heat stress in 2050 – a situation where the rise in temperature may affect the people’s health as our bodies struggle to cool off.
Seven areas in Peninsular Malaysia recorded a yellow alert level heat wave last week.
This meant that there was a daily maximum temperature of 35°C to 37°C for at least three days in a row.