THE 499 members of the Malaysian contingent to the World Scout Jamboree, being held until August 12 in Seoul, South Korea, are reportedly safe amid an extreme heat wave there.

The Foreign Ministry via its embassy in Seoul confirmed the matter in a statement today.

“Initial reports said four people from the Malaysian contingent have experienced health problems such as headache, fever and rashes. All of them have reportedly received appropriate treatment,” the statement said.

The Malaysian Embassy in Seoul said it will maintain close contact with the Malaysian contingent and organisers of the event.

Malaysians who require consular assistance can contact the embassy in Seoul at +822 2077-8600 or [email protected].

International reports yesterday said hundreds had fallen ill at the World Scout Jamboree, which is attended by more than 40,000 youth from around the world, with temperatures up to 35ºC.

The 4,500-strong British contingent, the largest in attendance, is moving from a campsite at Saemangeum to Seoul, the Scout Association said.

The United States and Singaporean teams have pulled out of the event. – Bernama, August 7, 2023.