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New Straits Times
7 days ago
- Climate
- New Straits Times
Scorching days ahead: Monsoon heat to last until September, says MetMalaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: The current spell of hot weather affecting the country is not unusual, but rather a typical occurrence during the annual Southwest Monsoon season. The monsoon, which began on May 10, is expected to persist until mid-September. Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip said the season was characterised by drier conditions, due to lower humidity and a more stable atmosphere. "Malaysia is currently experiencing the Southwest Monsoon phase, which naturally brings drier weather, reduced cloud cover, and less rainfall. "This results in increased solar radiation reaching the Earth's surface, subsequently raising daily temperatures. "Rainfall will be significantly reduced during this period, with more dry days expected nationwide," he told Berita Harian. Nevertheless, Mohd Hisham said that isolated incidents of heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms might still occur in some areas. Among the affected regions are the western parts of Peninsular Malaysia, northern Sarawak and western Sabah during the early mornings, and the interior and eastern regions of Peninsular Malaysia, as well as inland Sarawak and Sabah during the afternoon and early evening. He said weather forecasts up to June 4 suggested continued hot and dry conditions in most parts of the country. "Wind convergence zones, which typically bring heavy rain, are currently concentrated in neighbouring countries such as Thailand and Myanmar. "So far, the maximum daily temperatures for May have ranged between 33°C and 36°C, and are expected to remain at this level in the coming week due to limited rainfall," he said. Mohd Hisham also advised the public to stay hydrated and reduce exposure to outdoor activities. "Open burning should be strictly avoided as it can contribute to haze and environmental pollution," he added.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- The Sun
Saudi Arabia to sight Zulhijjah crescent moon today to set dates for Arafah day, Aidiladha
MAKKAH: The Saudi Arabian government will conduct the crescent moon sighting today (May 27) to determine the date of 1 Zulhijjah, which will then establish the date for the Day of Arafah and Hari Raya Aidiladha, said the head of the Malaysian haj delegation Mohd Hisham Harun. 'The official decision is expected to be announced after Maghrib prayers (local time),' he told reporters after visiting the Masyair operations area here on Monday. Mohd Hisham said that to ensure the proper observance of religious rites, the Panel of Haj Guidance Reference Experts for the 1446H season has determined that the midpoint of the night on 10 Zulhijjah will begin at 11.36 pm. 'This setting of time is crucial as it marks the beginning of the overnight stay (mabit) in Muzdalifah, the time for the stoning ritual at Jamrah Kubra, the start of the initial tahallul (hair trimming), and the commencement of the Haj Tawaf,' he said. He said the minimum duration for mabit in Mina on the nights of 11th, 12th, and 13th Zulhijjah has been set at no less than 4 hours and 35 minutes after Maghrib, following religious guidelines. Meanwhile, Mohd Hisham said the tents in Arafah and Mina for the Masyair operations involving Malaysian pilgrims are over 95 per cent ready and are expected to be fully completed within the next three days. 'Large tents can accommodate more than 200 people at a time, and each tent is clearly labelled with the maktab (accommodation) number and tent number. Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will be allocated tent numbers in Arafah and Mina, and pilgrims can soon check these details via the TH Hujjaj app,' he said. The Masyair operation is the peak of the haj pilgrimage, which involves the movement of Malaysian pilgrims to Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina over five days from 8 to 13 Zulhijjah, to fulfill the essential and obligatory rites of the pilgrimage. Mohd Hisham said pilgrims would be placed in open areas without tents in Muzdalifah according to their maktab groupings, and the Masyarik authorities would provide mats and carpets throughout the mabit area to ensure their comfort. 'TH hopes that pilgrims will practice tolerance and assist one another while in Mina, given the limited tent space, with each tent accommodating between 16 to 20 pilgrims,' he said. He said the facilities provided in Arafah and Mina include sufficient public toilets, ready-to-eat meals delivered to pilgrims' tents three times a day, and temporary field medical consultation services operating 24 hours a day.
The Sun
27-05-2025
- The Sun
Saudi to Sight Zulhijjah crescent moon today for Arafah, Aidiladha dates
MAKKAH: The Saudi Arabian government will conduct the crescent moon sighting today (May 27) to determine the date of 1 Zulhijjah, which will then establish the date for the Day of Arafah and Hari Raya Aidiladha, said the head of the Malaysian haj delegation Mohd Hisham Harun. 'The official decision is expected to be announced after Maghrib prayers (local time),' he told reporters after visiting the Masyair operations area here on Monday. Mohd Hisham said that to ensure the proper observance of religious rites, the Panel of Haj Guidance Reference Experts for the 1446H season has determined that the midpoint of the night on 10 Zulhijjah will begin at 11.36 pm. 'This setting of time is crucial as it marks the beginning of the overnight stay (mabit) in Muzdalifah, the time for the stoning ritual at Jamrah Kubra, the start of the initial tahallul (hair trimming), and the commencement of the Haj Tawaf,' he said. He said the minimum duration for mabit in Mina on the nights of 11th, 12th, and 13th Zulhijjah has been set at no less than 4 hours and 35 minutes after Maghrib, following religious guidelines. Meanwhile, Mohd Hisham said the tents in Arafah and Mina for the Masyair operations involving Malaysian pilgrims are over 95 per cent ready and are expected to be fully completed within the next three days. 'Large tents can accommodate more than 200 people at a time, and each tent is clearly labelled with the maktab (accommodation) number and tent number. Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will be allocated tent numbers in Arafah and Mina, and pilgrims can soon check these details via the TH Hujjaj app,' he said. The Masyair operation is the peak of the haj pilgrimage, which involves the movement of Malaysian pilgrims to Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina over five days from 8 to 13 Zulhijjah, to fulfill the essential and obligatory rites of the pilgrimage. Mohd Hisham said pilgrims would be placed in open areas without tents in Muzdalifah according to their maktab groupings, and the Masyarik authorities would provide mats and carpets throughout the mabit area to ensure their comfort. 'TH hopes that pilgrims will practice tolerance and assist one another while in Mina, given the limited tent space, with each tent accommodating between 16 to 20 pilgrims,' he said. He said the facilities provided in Arafah and Mina include sufficient public toilets, ready-to-eat meals delivered to pilgrims' tents three times a day, and temporary field medical consultation services operating 24 hours a day.
Barnama
27-05-2025
- General
- Barnama
Saudi Arabia To Sight Zulhijjah Crescent Moon Today To Set Dates For Arafah Day, Aidiladha
GENERAL From Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan MAKKAH, May 27 (Bernama) -- The Saudi Arabian government will conduct the crescent moon sighting today (May 27) to determine the date of 1 Zulhijjah, which will then establish the date for the Day of Arafah and Hari Raya Aidiladha, said the head of the Malaysian haj delegation Mohd Hisham Harun. "The official decision is expected to be announced after Maghrib prayers (local time)," he told reporters after visiting the Masyair operations area here on Monday. Mohd Hisham said that to ensure the proper observance of religious rites, the Panel of Haj Guidance Reference Experts for the 1446H season has determined that the midpoint of the night on 10 Zulhijjah will begin at 11.36 pm. "This setting of time is crucial as it marks the beginning of the overnight stay (mabit) in Muzdalifah, the time for the stoning ritual at Jamrah Kubra, the start of the initial tahallul (hair trimming), and the commencement of the Haj Tawaf," he said. He said the minimum duration for mabit in Mina on the nights of 11th, 12th, and 13th Zulhijjah has been set at no less than 4 hours and 35 minutes after Maghrib, following religious guidelines. Meanwhile, Mohd Hisham said the tents in Arafah and Mina for the Masyair operations involving Malaysian pilgrims are over 95 per cent ready and are expected to be fully completed within the next three days. "Large tents can accommodate more than 200 people at a time, and each tent is clearly labelled with the maktab (accommodation) number and tent number. Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will be allocated tent numbers in Arafah and Mina, and pilgrims can soon check these details via the TH Hujjaj app," he said. The Masyair operation is the peak of the haj pilgrimage, which involves the movement of Malaysian pilgrims to Arafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina over five days from 8 to 13 Zulhijjah, to fulfill the essential and obligatory rites of the pilgrimage.
The Star
23-05-2025
- Climate
- The Star
INTERACTIVE: No extreme dry conditions expected despite hot 2024
Malaysian Meteorological Department assistant officer Norashikin Anuar monitoring weather conditions through satelite/radar images at Malaysian Meteorological Department, Petaling Jaya. — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star PETALING JAYA: Last year turned out to be the fourth hottest year on record for Malaysia, but no extreme dry conditions are expected this year, says the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). Although Malaysia is currently experiencing more dry days than rainy days due to the South-West Monsoon, heavy rains with thunderstorms and strong winds may still occur occasionally. 'The majority of forecasts produced by the latest international weather models do not expect extreme dry weather phenomena to occur throughout this Southwest monsoon season,' said MetMalaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip. Mohd Hisham said current ENSO (El Nino-Southern Oscillation) conditions, which affects global weather patterns, are neutral and are expected to remain so throughout the year. A neutral ENSO means the climate is neither in an El Nino nor a La Nina state, but is in a normal condition. El Nino is a climate pattern typically bringing hotter, drier weather to Malaysia, while La Nina usually causes wetter conditions. 'Therefore, the country is also expected to experience the inter-monsoon transition from late September to early November, along with the Northeast monsoon at the end of the year under normal conditions." Mohd Hisham said last year was the fourth hottest year observed since 1981, when MetMalaysia began tracking the country's annual average temperature. The average annual temperature for Malaysia in 2024 was 27.55°C. He said the warmest year was 2016 (27.84°C), followed by 1998 (27.7°C) and 2019 (27.63°C). He said that Chuping, Perlis, had the highest temperature recorded last year with the mercury rising to 39.0°C on March 23. Chuping also experienced 52 consecutive days without rain in 2024, marking it as the location with the longest dry spell in 2024. Mohd Hisham said that the country experienced 45 days under a Level 2 high temperature advisory last year, the highest for any year in the past decade. A Level 2 (Orange) advisory means that a location is officially facing a heatwave, with temperatures going above 37°C but remaining below 40°C. According to previous reports by The Star , MetMalaysia issued nearly 2,000 Level 1 and Level 2 high temperature alerts since 2023. Among the locations or areas most affected by extreme temperatures, Baling in Kedah emerged as the hottest spot, receiving the highest number of alerts at 73. This was followed by Padang Terap with 61 alerts and Pendang with 56 alerts.
