Langkawi now equipped with early tsunami warning system - METMalaysia
Langkawi is now equipped with an early tsunami warning system set up in several locations placed by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia).
Wed Sep 07 2016
Hot weather to last until March - Meteorological Department
The hot weather the country is currently experiencing is expected to last until March, said Malaysian Meteorological Department director-general Datuk Che Gayah Ismail.
Fri Jan 29 2016
Haze situation only until November, Meteorological Department assures
The haze situation in the country will only remain until November this year and will not prolong until 2016, Malaysian Meteorological Department Datuk Che Gayah Ismail
Tue Oct 20 2015
Malaysia skyline to return to normal by October
Malaysia can expect to be free from the trans-boundary haze by early next month as the effect from tropical Cyclone Dujuan, originating from the Philippines is forecasted to dissipate early next week.
Sat Sep 26 2015
No need for cloud seeding now - Met DG
The Met Dept said cloud seeding will only be conducted if the API in a certain area reaches unhealthy level for 72 consecutive hours.
Fri Sep 11 2015
Flood remains in the forecast this year - Met Dept
The Met Dept said although flood remains in the forecast for several states this year, it would not be as bad as last year.
Fri Aug 07 2015
Climate change will affect Malaysia: Met Dept D-G
Malaysia cannot escape being hit by extreme weather such as thunderstorms, hurricanes, cyclones and strong winds due to climate change and global warming.
Mon Mar 23 2015
Equinos phenomenon doesn't lead to extreme hot weather - Met Dept
The Equinox phenomenon will only cause an increase in temperature of between one and two degrees Celcius.
Mon Feb 23 2015
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