IPOH: More residents here are seeking cool reprieve from the hot weather by taking cold drinks and cooling treats. “Many people have been buying bitter herbal tea as it helps to cool the body and relieve heat. Tham said other drinks such as chrysanthemum sugarcane tea is also popular among customers looking to beat the heat. Salesman S. Siva, 32, said that he prefers drinking soya bean milk and chrysanthemum tea to cope with the hot weather. I believe it is one of the best ways to keep the body cool,” she said.

Source: The Star March 07, 2026 11:45 UTC