Amidst a period of intense heat and global energy uncertainty, a Malaysian woman has captured public attention by demonstrating a unique way to utilise the blistering sun. A TikTok video uploaded by user Miraeeheh on Sunday, 22nd March, showcased a creative “solar cooking” experiment in Padang Terap, Kedah. The footage features a flat frying pan propped up by bricks, which became hot enough to slowly fry an egg using only natural sunlight and a small amount of cooking oil.
The creator of the video shared that temperatures in the Kedah district had soared to 38°C on the day of the recording. Social media users reacted with a mix of humour and shared experiences regarding the extreme weather. Some netizens joked about the heat being so intense that their footwear had shrunk several sizes, while others shared viral memes depicting Kedah as being as close to the sun as the planets Mercury or Venus.
The light-hearted video comes as Malaysian authorities issued a Level 2 heat alert on Friday for several northern regions, including parts of Kedah, Perak, and Perlis. This alert is triggered when daily maximum temperatures consistently range between 37°C and 40°C for at least three consecutive days. Additionally, 13 districts across Penang, Kedah, and Perak remain under a Level 1 alert, indicating temperatures between 35°C and 37°C.
The prolonged dry spell has led to serious environmental and infrastructural concerns, with at least 10 dams nationwide reporting significantly depleted water levels. The situation is particularly dire in Kedah, where the Muda Dam has reportedly fallen to just 7 percent of its normal capacity. Authorities have urged citizens to practice water conservation as four dams in Johor have also reached the “caution” level, with capacities dropping below the 70 percent mark.
Furthermore, the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department has noted a sharp increase in emergencies, responding to over 400 cases of open fires daily—four times the average rate. In Johor alone, thousands of hectares have been affected by fires since the start of the year, including a massive 150-hectare forest fire in Pengerang that was recently brought under control. Despite the hardships, some agricultural sectors in Penang have reported an unexpected benefit, with durian trees blooming early due to the hot and dry conditions.
@miraeeheh Eksperimen teloq. Suhu hari ni 38°C. Padang terap panasssss . #dugaan #raya2026 #fup #kedah ♬ original sound – OHBULAN!
