KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): People should stay hydrated and be aware of the symptoms of heat-related illnesses as the weather gets hotter, say medical experts like Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia's Dr Mohd Dzulkhairi Mohd Rani. The Medical Associate Professor and Public Health Physician with the university's Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences also advised the public to avoid exercising during peak heat weather conditions to prevent elevating one’s core body temperature and risking additional strain. "Staying hydrated during exercise is also important to avoid raising the body temperature as well,” he told Bernama in an interview. Malaysia is experiencing the Southwest monsoon, which results in a hot and dry climate, from now until mid-September, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).