Temperatures in Malaysia could hit as high as 40 degrees Celsius early next year.
The Met Department says this is due to a Super El Nino phenomenon, which is forecast to bring hotter and drier weather across most parts of the country between November and January.
Incidentally, the last time temperatures went above 40 degrees here was back in 1998, when we also faced an extreme El Nino phenomenon.
The Department adds that government agencies have already begun preparations for the extreme weather as well as potential wildfires, water shortages, heat-related health issues.
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Do not share photos, videos or any other information that could identify the children involved in the Banting school stabbing incident.
The Human Rights Commission of Malaysia says both the victim and the alleged attacker are entitled to legal protections under the Child Act and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
It adds that the widespread circulation of photos, personal information and other unverified claims on social media, will not only expose the kids to public stigma, but also interfere with the investigation.
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Heavy traffic is expected in and out of Johor this weekend for the state election.
The Malaysian Highway Authority says its expecting more than 300 thousand outstation voters to return to cast their ballots on Saturday.
Its advising motorists traveling to or through Johor to plan their journey ahead of time to avoid congestion.
LLM has also suspended all lane closures during this period, except for emergency work.
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Meanwhile, those planning to travel by rail can take advantage of KTMB’s eight additional ETS train services as well as a 20 percent discount, to accommodate the surge in passengers for the state election.
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In other news…
Thailand’s Prime Minister is scheduled to visit Malaysia tomorrow, ahead of the opening of the new permanent Sadao border checkpoint on Saturday.
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And the US has launched a series of powerful strikes on Iran, in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
