MetMalaysia to test tsunami warning system in Batu Ferringhi tomorrow (April 23)
In a Facebook post on Tuesday (April 22), MetMalaysia said the test is part of the Site Acceptance Test (SAT) and will take place from 9am to noon.
"Residents in the surrounding areas are advised not to panic when they hear the siren as it is only a test," read the post.
MetMalaysia also said any changes to the schedule would be announced. – Bernama
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