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Hot mornings, rainy afternoons: Why Malaysia keeps getting thunderstorms despite the dry season

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 3 -- It may be the Southwest Monsoon, a period usually associated with hotter and drier weather, but many Malaysians have found themselves reaching for umbrellas on most afternoons ... Read More


Protect yourself from lightning: MetMalaysia debunks dangerous thunderstorm myths

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 3 -- Two recent deaths from lightning strikes in Malaysia and neighbouring Singapore have served as stark reminders of how quickly thunderstorms can become dangerous and of the impo... Read More


This changes things: New government rules that might impact your daily life in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 -- From ATM withdrawals to passport renewals, and even how they buy household appliances, Malaysians are now seeing a series of changes that affects their daily routines - includ... Read More


Malaysia has enough fuel supply until year-end, govt securing 2027 stocks, says economy minister

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- Malaysia has begun securing fuel supplies for next year as the conflict around the Strait of Hormuz shows no signs of ending, with the government saying it has already ensured... Read More


OECD says Malaysia's data centre boom brings growth but few jobs and mounting pressure on power, water

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- Malaysia's booming data centre industry is helping drive economic growth and foreign investment, but the OECD has warned that its rapid expansion is straining electricity and ... Read More


OECD urges Malaysia to bring back GST, phase out fuel subsidies to strengthen public finances

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 -- The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has urged Malaysia to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) while gradually phasing out fuel subsidies... Read More