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MADRID (Reuters) -World number one Iga Swiatek edged Aryna Sabalenka 7-5 4-6 7-6(7) in a gripping and gruelling Madrid Open final to win the title for the first time on Saturday in what was a repeat of last year's summit clash at the WTA 1000 claycourt tournament.

Battling the heat: Food delivery rider Muhd Firdaus keeping himself hydrated before delivering his customers’ orders in Bayan Baru, Penang. — ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

“The peak hour for food delivery orders is between 11am and 2pm, which is also the hottest time of the day.“To protect myself, I wear gloves and apply sunblock to prevent sunburn. “If it suddenly rains after being exposed to the hot weather, or if I need to enter air-conditioned restaurants to collect an order, the rapid change in temperature would make me feel sick,” he said.“I now wear a mask and clothing with long sleeves when riding in the afternoon.Construction workers are also feeling the heat.

“Sometimes, they take slightly longer breaks during lunch. I try to be understanding because they are avoiding the midday sun.In JOHOR BARU, construction worker Muhamad Jusoh, 49, said he prefers to work under the scorching sun rather than on a rainy day.Mohd Sabran. Recently, the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health said an estimated 70% of workers worldwide are exposed to hazards from heat and climate change, leading to various illnesses.

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