Bagan Serai: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry has advised the public to remain vigilant due to unpredictable weather conditions. Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad announced that the country is expected to experience hot and dry weather as the Northeast Monsoon approaches its final phase, which is projected to end by mid-May.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, changes in the weather could affect body temperature regulation and lead to common illnesses such as fever, flu, cough, and even hypothermia, especially among children. In recent years, there have been numerous cases of heat-related illnesses, with several fatalities due to heatstroke. Flood incidents are also still occurring because of the unpredictable weather. While the current hot weather has not yet reached a critical level, caution remains necessary.

Minister Nik Nazmi shared these insights during a press conference after inaugurating Agrobank’s first green branch in Bagan Serai. The event was attended by Agrobank president and chief executive officer Datuk Tengku Ahmad Badli Shah Raja Hussin.

Furthermore, Nik Nazmi encouraged financial institutions to adopt green technology to enhance development while minimizing environmental degradation and benefiting society. The ministry supports green initiatives by Agrobank, such as installing roof structures and using solar energy at its Bagan Serai branch, which help reduce environmental impact and curb pollution. He expressed hope that more parties, beyond financial institutions, will engage in advancing sustainable green initiatives, in line with the Malaysia MADANI aspiration.