Seven areas in the peninsula recorded a yellow (alert) level heatwave as at 4.30pm yesterday, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

The department's portal showed the locations were Chuping, Perlis; Kota Setar, Kedah; Kuala Kangsar, Perak; Sepang, Selangor; Alor Gajah, Melaka and Tangkak and Batu Pahat di Johor.

However, no areas in Sabah or Sarawak recorded a heatwave situation...