KUALA LUMPUR (Jan 17): The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a warning of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds for four states and Kuala Lumpur until 9pm on Saturday. MetMalaysia said in a statement on Saturday that the warning covers several areas in Selangor, including Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Gombak and Hulu Langat. The same weather is forecast for Negeri Sembilan, affecting Jelebu, Seremban, Kuala Pilah, Rembau and Tampin, and the entire state of Melaka. In Sabah, affected areas include Tawau and Sandakan (Tongod, Telupid and Kinabatangan).

Source: The Edge Markets January 17, 2026 11:20 UTC