![Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708768538_TBanthonylokej.jpg)
Malaysia open to extending China-led rail project to Thai border
The RM50.27 billion railway is on track to connect the east and west coasts of peninsular Malaysia by the end of 2026.
Thu Mar 28 2024
![Laluan Beruas-Taiping Selatan WCE dibuka hujung tahun ini, sedia alternatif ke utara Laluan Beruas-Taiping Selatan WCE dibuka hujung tahun ini, sedia alternatif ke utara](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/61688984534_TBJajaranWCE.jpg)
Laluan Beruas-Taiping Selatan WCE dibuka hujung tahun ini, sedia alternatif ke utara
West Coast Expressway Sdn. Bhd (WCESB) menyasarkan empat lagi seksyen Projek Lebuhraya Pesisiran Pantai Barat (WCE) akan beroperasi hujung tahun ini.
Mon Jul 10 2023
![Fast approaching cylcone forces evacuation of 75,000 people on India's west coast Fast approaching cylcone forces evacuation of 75,000 people on India's west coast](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/41686660346_shelter.jpg)
Fast approaching cylcone forces evacuation of 75,000 people on India's west coast
Temporary thatched houses could be completely destroyed while standing crops, plantations and roads were expected to face major damage.
Thu Jun 15 2023
![Severe cyclone to hit India's west coast, south Pakistan on Thursday Severe cyclone to hit India's west coast, south Pakistan on Thursday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61686556581_TBfishingboats.jpg)
Severe cyclone to hit India's west coast, south Pakistan on Thursday
The weather office has advised fishing communities to halt operations and the evacuation of people from the coastal areas.
Mon Jun 12 2023
![Two men die in two-car crash near Sitiawan Two men die in two-car crash near Sitiawan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41672369364_MautCederapar.jpg)
Two men die in two-car crash near Sitiawan
Two men were killed in a two-car crash at Km 208.6 of the West Coast Expressway near Sitiawan this morning.
Fri Dec 30 2022
![Heavy rain, thunderstorm warning on west coast of Peninsula Heavy rain, thunderstorm warning on west coast of Peninsula](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/61643381662_RIBUTPETIR.jpg)
Heavy rain, thunderstorm warning on west coast of Peninsula
MetMalaysia has issued a warning of heavy rain and more frequent thunderstorms in the states on the west coast of the Peninsula from this Tuesday until Nov 11.
Sun Nov 06 2022
![Cyclone lashes Bangladesh killing nine, flooding low-lying areas Cyclone lashes Bangladesh killing nine, flooding low-lying areas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61666674472_DHAKA.jpg)
Cyclone lashes Bangladesh killing nine, flooding low-lying areas
Mass evacuations before Cyclone Sitrang made landfall on the west coast helped save lives.
Tue Oct 25 2022
![Portion of West Coast Expressway project only to be completed within three years - Fadillah Portion of West Coast Expressway project only to be completed within three years - Fadillah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/81655808388_TBF.jpg)
Portion of West Coast Expressway project only to be completed within three years - Fadillah
A portion of the West Coast Expressway (WCE) project is expected to only be completed in the next three years due to problems faced by appointed contractors as well as land acquisition issues.
Tue Jun 21 2022
![Sumatra quake jolts Malaysians into leaving buildings Sumatra quake jolts Malaysians into leaving buildings](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71645764673_GempaBumiKLrasai.jpg)
Sumatra quake jolts Malaysians into leaving buildings
MetMalaysia said tremors were felt in the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, especially in Perak, Selangor, N. Sembilan, Melaka and Johor.
Fri Feb 25 2022
![Floods: Fire dept's preparedness at optimum level - Reezal Merican Floods: Fire dept's preparedness at optimum level - Reezal Merican](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41640785182_TBREEZALMERICANjpg.jpg)
Floods: Fire dept's preparedness at optimum level - Reezal Merican
JPBM was also on the alert of the situation on the west coast of the peninsula which was expected to experience the big tide phenomenon.
Sun Jan 02 2022
![Heavy rain forecast in Sabah, Labuan from tomorrow until Tuesday - MET Malaysia Heavy rain forecast in Sabah, Labuan from tomorrow until Tuesday - MET Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61608388538_TBTINJAUANCUACASER.jpg)
Heavy rain forecast in Sabah, Labuan from tomorrow until Tuesday - MET Malaysia
The areas involved in Sabah are the interiors of Sipitang, Tenom, Kuala Penyu and Beaufort, apart from the West Coast and Kudat.
Sun Sep 19 2021
![Cyclone kills 19 in India, heavy rains lash parts of Gujarat state Cyclone kills 19 in India, heavy rains lash parts of Gujarat state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71621330532_INDIA.jpg)
Cyclone kills 19 in India, heavy rains lash parts of Gujarat state
A cyclone on India's west coast has killed at least 19 people and damaged infrastructure and agriculture.
Tue May 18 2021
![Cloudy weather, rain forecast for Aidilfitri Cloudy weather, rain forecast for Aidilfitri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/41620542050_GloomyWheather.jpg)
Cloudy weather, rain forecast for Aidilfitri
The weather is forecast to be cloudy nationwide with possible rain in the west coast states of Peninsular Malaysia and western Sabah on Hari Raya Aidilfitri day next week.
Sun May 09 2021
![MetMalaysia says many factors behind thunderstorms MetMalaysia says many factors behind thunderstorms](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71618841810_TBMolave.jpg)
MetMalaysia says many factors behind thunderstorms
In response to a report in a local newspaper today, MetMalaysia said that it is inaccurate to say that climate change alone is responsible for the recent thunderstorms in the west coast.
Mon Apr 19 2021
![Monsoon transition to bring thunderstorms, heavy rain - MetMalaysia Monsoon transition to bring thunderstorms, heavy rain - MetMalaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-01/41609668070_MonsunTimurLaut.jpg)
Monsoon transition to bring thunderstorms, heavy rain - MetMalaysia
Thunderstorms with heavy rain and strong winds are expected to hit most areas in the west coast and inland states of the Peninsula, western Sabah and western and central Sarawak.
Fri Apr 02 2021