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Seven UiTM students hospitalised after heat-related incident; outdoor events halted
Seven Universiti Teknologi MARA students remain under medical care following a heat-related incident in Shah Alam. The university has suspended outdoor endurance events as a precautionary measure.
LSN Malaysia ·
SHAH ALAM — Seven students from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) continue to receive treatment after being affected by a heat-related incident, prompting the institution to halt all outdoor endurance activities.
The students were admitted for medical observation and management of heat-related symptoms. University officials are providing ongoing care and monitoring to ensure their recovery.
In response to the incident, UiTM has temporarily suspended outdoor endurance events scheduled across its campuses. The decision reflects the institution's commitment to student safety and wellbeing, particularly in light of Malaysia's tropical climate and the associated health risks during physical activities in high-temperature conditions.
The university has not specified a timeline for resuming the suspended events, indicating that decisions will be made based on further assessment and recommendations regarding student safety protocols. This incident underscores ongoing concerns about heat-related illnesses among participants in outdoor physical activities in the region.
UiTM officials have indicated they are reviewing safety measures for future events to prevent similar occurrences.