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  • Environmental Science
  • Public Health
  • Electrical Engineering

Background:

  • Malaysia experiences high lightning flash density globally.
  • Effective lightning protection systems are vital for human safety.
  • Public awareness of lightning safety is crucial but often overlooked.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current level of lightning safety awareness among the Malaysian population.
  • To identify factors influencing lightning safety knowledge.
  • To inform public education strategies for lightning risk mitigation.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a 22-item scientific questionnaire in Malay and English.
  • Online distribution of the survey to a diverse sample across Malaysia.
  • Data collection from various genders, educational backgrounds, and social strata.

Main Results:

  • Overall lightning safety awareness in Malaysia is at a moderate level (average score slightly above 50%).
  • Urban residents demonstrated marginally higher awareness compared to rural populations.
  • Educational attainment did not significantly correlate with lightning safety awareness levels.

Conclusions:

  • There is a clear need for enhanced public education on lightning safety in Malaysia.
  • Findings suggest a gap between lightning risk and public preparedness.
  • Replication of this study in other high-lightning-activity countries is recommended.