Penang records first heat stroke death of 2026

Penang records first heat stroke death of 2026

A 42-year-old Malaysian man died from heat stroke following a 30km run. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Penang sees first heat stroke death of 2026 as runner collapses near end of 30km race

GEORGE TOWN, May 3 — The Penang State Health Department (JKNPP) has announced that a local man has died from heat stroke, which was reported on April 26, after the victim participated in a 30-kilometre running event in the city.JKNPP said the case involving a 42-year-old man was the first case of heat-related illness recorded in Penang in 2026.“The man participated in a 30-kilometre running event in George Town which started at 6.30 am on April …

Runner dies of heat stroke in Penang

The Penang health department said it was the first case of heat-related illness reported in the state this year. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA: Penang’s health authorities have confirmed that a man died of heat stroke after he took part in a run on April 25. The state health department said the case involving the 42-year-old man was the first recorded incidence of heat-related illness in Penang this year, Bernama reported. “The man took part in a …