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In Sabah, the affected areas are the interiors (Tenom, Beaufort, Nabawan, Keningau and Tambunan), the West Coast (Papar, Penampang, Kota Kinabalu and Tuaran) and Tawau. - Bernama file photo

Thunderstorms and rain are forecast for most states in Peninsular Malaysia, the east coast of Sabah and several areas in Sarawak on the first day of the Chinese New Year tomorrow, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia). Photo - Pixabay

In East Malaysia, Limbang in Sarawak is affected. In Sabah, the warning covers the Interior areas of Nabawan and Keningau, Tawau division (Tawau and Lahad Datu) and Kudat division (Pitas). - Bernama file photo

Five areas in Kedah are at the alert level of the hot weather situation in Peninsular Malaysia, according to the MetMalaysia. - Bernama file photo

The Education Ministry (MOE) is concerned about the welfare, health and safety of students, teachers and all school staff in dealing with the hot weather or any unexpected weather conditions, especially in the northern states. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

MetMalaysia said the epicentre was located about 82 km southwest of Cotabato City, the Philippines.

Photo for illustration purpose only.

Photo for illustration purposes only.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), in a statement, said that the quake was centred at coordinates 8.3 degrees south and 111.3 degrees east, at a depth of 118 kilometres.

A policeman cast his early votes for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election and the Lamag state by-election at the Kinabatangan District Police Headquarters on Jan 20. Bernama FILE PIX