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Daily Express
4 minutes ago
- Climate
- Daily Express
Tremors from strong quake reach Tawau, Lahad Datu
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 Text Size: The epicentre of the earthquake. - Pic via Malaysian Meteorological Department | Facebook KOTA KINABALU: A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck the Minahassa Peninsula in Sulawesi at 4.50am on Thursday, about 120km west of Gorontalo, Indonesia. Tremors from the 131km-deep quake were felt in parts of Sabah, including Tawau and Lahad Datu. Authorities have confirmed there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Borneo Post
3 hours ago
- Climate
- Borneo Post
Strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake hits Sulawesi, tremors felt in Tawau, Lahad Datu
The earthquake with a depth of 131km occurred about 120km west of Gorontalo. — Map from United States Geological Survey KUALA LUMPUR (July 24): A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck the Minahassa Peninsula in Sulawesi, Indonesia at 4.50am today, the Malaysian Meteorological Department reported. It said in a statement that the earthquake with a depth of 131km occurred about 120km west of Gorontalo, Indonesia. It also said that tremors were felt in Tawau and Lahad Datu, Sabah. However, there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia, it added. — Bernama earthquake Minahassa Peninsula
Malay Mail
4 hours ago
- Climate
- Malay Mail
MetMalaysia: Strong 6.3 magnitude quake hits Sulawesi, tremors felt in Sabah's Tawau, Lahad Datu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 — A strong earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck the Minahassa Peninsula in Sulawesi at 4.50am today. According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the quake occurred at a depth of 131 kilometres, about 120km west of Gorontalo, Indonesia, national news agency Bernama reported today. MetMalaysia said tremors were felt in parts of Tawau and Lahad Datu, Sabah. However, there is no tsunami threat to Malaysia.
The Sun
20 hours ago
- Climate
- The Sun
Negeri Sembilan monitors haze-related illnesses as API improves
SEREMBAN: The Negeri Sembilan government will continue monitoring haze-related illnesses through five sentinel health facilities under the Negeri Sembilan Health Department (JKNNS). Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun confirmed 305 cases, including six asthma-related hospitalisations, as of last Monday. 'Current monitoring shows no significant increase in reported cases, and the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings have declined since yesterday,' said Aminuddin. He expressed gratitude for recent rainfall, which helped reduce haze levels, and hoped for more rain in the coming days. Aminuddin, who is also Port Dickson MP, stated that cloud seeding is unnecessary for now but may be reconsidered if conditions worsen. The haze is believed to originate from open burning in Sumatra, Indonesia, as reported by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). Department of Environment director-general Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar noted that 66 out of 68 air quality stations nationwide recorded moderate levels, with the remaining two reporting good air quality. Meanwhile, dengue cases in Negeri Sembilan remain stable, with 104 cases this week compared to 74 last week. Authorities are monitoring 25 active outbreak localities, including four uncontrolled outbreaks and four hotspots. – Bernama
The Star
21 hours ago
- Climate
- The Star
King advises vigilance during current dry spell
KUALA LUMPUR: His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia has advised the public to remain vigilant amid the current dry weather conditions which could increase the risk of fires and haze. His Majesty said the situation could also affect health, particularly among children, the elderly and individuals with respiratory problems. "The public is advised to take care of their health and monitor the Air Pollutant Index (API) readings from time to time. This is because the hot and dry weather can cause fires to spread rapidly,' His Majesty said in a statement uploaded to the Facebook page of Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar. His Majesty also decreed that the authorities intensify patrols and monitoring of any open burning activities that could affect the country's air quality. The country is currently experiencing haze, believed to be caused by open burning following the detection of several hotspots in Sumatra, Indonesia, as reported by the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). Department of Environment Director-General Datuk Wan Abdul Latiff Wan Jaffar was reported as saying today that 66 out of 68 air quality monitoring stations nationwide recorded moderate air quality levels as of 9am. He said the remaining two stations recorded good air quality readings. - Bernama
