HEAVY DOWNPOUR TO PERSIST TILL SUNDAY

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- Heavy downpour in several parts of states
in peninsular Malaysia namely Kelantan, Pahang, Terengganu and Johor is expected
to persist until Sunday, said the Meteorological Department.

The affected areas in Kelantan are Tumpat, Kota Bharu, Bachok, Pasir Mas,
Machang, Tanah Merah, Pasir Puteh, Kuala Krai and Jeli while in Pahang, the
areas are Kuantan, Jerantut, Pekan, Rompin, Maran and Bera.

In east coast state of Terengganu, the affected areas are Johor, Marang,
Hulu Terengganu, Dungun and Kemaman while in southern state of Johor the areas
are Mersing, Kluang, Kota Tinggi, Johor Bahru and Segamat.

Heavy rain in East Malaysia state of Sabah (Kudat, Kota Marudu and Pintas
divisions) is expected to prevail until Monday and low-lying areas could be
flooded, it said in a statement.
-- BERNAMA