The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET) has issued a weather warning for thunderstorms, accompanied by heavy rainfall and strong winds on Saturday (27 December). The warning remains valid until 0500 hours (local time).

The areas likely to be impacted include:

• In Pahang: Lipis, Raub, Bentong, and Temerloh.
• In Sarawak: Kuching, Serian, Samarahan, Sri Aman, Betong, Sarikei (Sarikei), Mukah (Matu, Dalat, Mukah), Kapit (Song, Kapit, Bukit Mabong), Bintulu (Tatau, Bintulu), and Miri.
• In Sabah: West Coast (Ranau, Kota Belud), Sandakan (Telupid, Kinabatangan, Beluran, Sandakan), and Kudat.