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Barnama
3 days ago
- Climate
- Barnama
Moderate Earthquake Hits Banda Sea, Indonesia
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- A moderate earthquake measuring 5.6 on the Richter scale struck the Banda Sea, Indonesia, at 10.45 am today. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the quake occurred at a depth of 655 kilometres (km) and was located 293 km southeast of Kendari, Indonesia. However, it posed no tsunami threat to Malaysia.
The Star
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Star
MetMalaysia issues level one hot weather alert for Sabah, Sarawak areas
KUALA LUMPUR: Eight areas, four each in Sabah and Sarawak, have recorded level one (alert) hot weather conditions as of 4pm on Friday (July 25). The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a Facebook update on the hot weather status, said that the four areas in Sabah were Kota Marudu, Beluran, Telupid and Sandakan. Meanwhile, the four areas in Sarawak were Sibu, Marudi, Telang Usan and Limbang. According to MetMalaysia, the level one heatwave alert is issued when the daily maximum temperature in an area reaches between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days. For the latest updates on daily hot weather status, the public may visit MetMalaysia's website at - Bernama
The Sun
4 days ago
- Climate
- The Sun
Hot weather alert issued for Sabah and Sarawak regions
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a level one hot weather alert for eight areas in Sabah and Sarawak as of 4 pm today. The affected regions include Kota Marudu, Beluran, Telupid, and Sandakan in Sabah, along with Sibu, Marudi, Telang Usan, and Limbang in Sarawak. A level one heatwave alert is triggered when an area records daily maximum temperatures between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for three consecutive days. The public is advised to stay updated on weather conditions via MetMalaysia's official website. For real-time updates, visit
Borneo Post
4 days ago
- Climate
- Borneo Post
Hot weather alert in parts of Sabah
KUALA LUMPUR (July 25): Eight areas, comprising four each in Sabah and Sarawak, recorded level one (alert) hot weather conditions as of 4 pm on Friday. The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a Facebook update on the hot weather status, said that the four areas in Sabah were Kota Marudu, Beluran, Telupid and Sandakan. Meanwhile, the four areas in Sarawak were Sibu, Marudi, Telang Usan and Limbang. According to MetMalaysia, the level one heatwave alert is issued when the daily maximum temperature in an area reaches between 35 and 37 degrees Celsius for at least three consecutive days. For the latest updates on daily hot weather status, the public may visit MetMalaysia's website at – Bernama
Borneo Post
5 days ago
- Climate
- Borneo Post
Sarawak braces for transboundary haze amid spike in border hotspots
Photo taken at on July 25, 2025 shows haze blanketing Kuching's skyline around 6.30pm. – Photo by Roystein Emmor KUCHING (July 25): A surge in hotspots along the Sarawak-Kalimantan border is raising the risk of transboundary haze, said the Sarawak Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB). Citing a July 21 report from the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the NREB said in a statement that the HYSPLIT model forecasts a moderate impact from haze originating in the neighbouring country, particularly over western Sarawak within the next 72 hours. 'As a proactive or preventive measure, NREB is carrying out patrolling and physical monitoring activities including using drones in agricultural areas, peatlands, bushland areas and landfills which have been identified as having a high risk of fire. 'This measure has proven effective in reducing open burning. This can be seen from the significant difference in the number of hotspots detected in Sarawak (62) and in the neighbouring country (448 hotspots) from July 18-24,' NREB said, adding that it would continue to monitor the daily development of hotspots through the Singapore-based Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) website. Most of the foreign hotspots were located near Lundu and Tebedu. As of 8am today, Lundu recorded an Air Pollution Index (API) of 125 (unhealthy), while Tebedu registered 69 (moderate). They would be identified as high-risk areas if their API increases, the board added. Should air quality worsen, NREB will update the Sarawak Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) with real-time data on API levels and hotspots to support decision-making, including potential school closures, depending on Education Ministry thresholds. The board also reminded the public not to engage in open burning during the dry season and urged residents to report any such activities to the nearest NREB office or via its hotline 082-447488 or 082-319500. Meanwhile, according to the Department of Environment's (DOE) API management system (Apims) reading today, Kuching registered an unhealthy air quality today with API reading of 100 at 1pm, 112 at 2pm, 111 at 3pm, 114 at 4pm, 116 at 5pm and 119 at 6pm. As for Lundu, its API reading as of 4pm was at 119 (unhealthy), while Serian as of 2pm registered an API of 119 (unhealthy). haze hotspots Kuching metmalaysia NREB transboundary
