Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border
The RM50.27 billion railway is on track to connect the east and west coasts of peninsular Malaysia by the end of 2026.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Fast approaching cylcone forces evacuation of 75,000 people on India's west coast
Temporary thatched houses could be completely destroyed while standing crops, plantations and roads were expected to face major damage.
Thu Jun 15 2023
Severe cyclone to hit India's west coast, south Pakistan on Thursday
The weather office has advised fishing communities to halt operations and the evacuation of people from the coastal areas.
Mon Jun 12 2023
Two men die in two-car crash near Sitiawan
Two men were killed in a two-car crash at Km 208.6 of the West Coast Expressway near Sitiawan this morning.
Fri Dec 30 2022
Heavy rain, thunderstorm warning on west coast of Peninsula
MetMalaysia has issued a warning of heavy rain and more frequent thunderstorms in the states on the west coast of the Peninsula from this Tuesday until Nov 11.
Sun Nov 06 2022
Cyclone lashes Bangladesh killing nine, flooding low-lying areas
Mass evacuations before Cyclone Sitrang made landfall on the west coast helped save lives.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Portion of West Coast Expressway project only to be completed within three years - Fadillah
A portion of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) project is expected to only be completed in the next three years due to problems faced by appointed contractors as well as land acquisition issues.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Sumatra quake jolts Malaysians into leaving buildings
MetMalaysia said tremors were felt in the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, especially in Perak, Selangor, N. Sembilan, Melaka and Johor.
Fri Feb 25 2022
Floods: Fire dept's preparedness at optimum level - Reezal Merican
JPBM was also on the alert of the situation on the west coast of the peninsula which was expected to experience the big tide phenomenon.
Sun Jan 02 2022
Heavy rain forecast in Sabah, Labuan from tomorrow until Tuesday - MET Malaysia
The areas involved in Sabah are the interiors of Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu and Beaufort, apart from the West Coast and Kudat.
Sun Sep 19 2021
Cyclone kills 19 in India, heavy rains lash parts of Gujarat state
A cyclone on India's west coast has killed at least 19 people and damaged infrastructure and agriculture.
Tue May 18 2021
Cloudy weather, rain forecast for Aidilfitri
The weather is forecast to be cloudy nationwide with possible rain in the west coast states of Peninsular Malaysia and western Sabah on Hari Raya Aidilfitri day next week.
Sun May 09 2021
MetMalaysia says many factors behind thunderstorms
In response to a report in a local newspaper today, MetMalaysia said that it is inaccurate to say that climate change alone is responsible for the recent thunderstorms in the west coast.
Mon Apr 19 2021
Monsoon transition to bring thunderstorms, heavy rain - MetMalaysia
Thunderstorms with heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit most areas in the west coast and inland states of the Peninsula, western Sabah and western and central Sarawak.
Fri Apr 02 2021
Marine police seize contraband cigarettes worth RM52 million near Pontian
Abd Rahim said the police had noticed that the ship had been sailing back and forth from Batam, Indonesia, to the Johor west coast since last month.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024