Thunderstorms expected nationwide today, warns MetMalaysia

PETALING JAYA: A thunderstorm and heavy rain advisory has been issued for most of Malaysia on Saturday (Oct 5). The affected areas include the entire states of Perlis, Kedah, Penang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Negri Sembilan, according to a report by the Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued at 2.45pm. Other regions impacted are Perak (Kerian, Larut, Matang...

Setapak residents ordered to evacuate due to landslip

THE occupants of a house in Taman Bunga Raya in Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, have been ordered to evacuate following a landslip underneath the structure. The premise is located atop a hill next to Jalan Genting Klang, parts of which slipped after a downpour on Thursday evening (Aug 22). Speaking to a Malay portal, the Fire and Rescue...

Security guard dies car-lorry collision near Kluang

KLUANG: A 35-year-old security guard was killed after his car collided with a lorry at KM102 Jalan Batu Pahat-Mersing here. Kluang OCPD ACP Bahrin Mohd Noh said the incident occurred at 4pm on Tuesday (Aug 13) during heavy rain. "Our initial investigation revealed that the victim was driving his car from Kahang towards Mersing. "Upon arriving at the...

Flood evacuees rise to 114 in Membakut

KOTA KINABALU: The number of flood evacuees in the Membakut district has increased to 114 individuals from 45 families on Monday (June 24) night, compared to the morning’s figure of 100 from 40 families. All evacuees have been transferred to a relief centre. The Sabah Disaster Management Committee secretariat said in a statement that all flood...

Kajang hit by flash flood

PETALING JAYA: The sudden rain in Klang Valley has caused flash floods and traffic congestion in Kajang. Videos and images shared on social media showed parts of Kajang inundated by waters almost at knee length, with vehicles caught in the flood waters. The flash floods also caused several main roads in Kajang to be closed, with social...