Thunderstorm warning issued for Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan

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5 Jan 2026 • 3:59 PM MYT
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MetMalaysia warns of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds in parts of Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan until 6 pm today.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a thunderstorm warning for Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory of Labuan.

The alert is in effect until 6 pm today and covers thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds.

In Sarawak, the affected areas are Sibu, Mukah (Matu, Dalat and Mukah), Kapit (Song), Bintulu, Miri and Limbang.

In Sabah, the warning applies to the interior (Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu, Beaufort, Keningau and Tambunan), the west coast, Tawau (Kunak and Lahad Datu), Sandakan and Kudat.