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Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect parts of Pahang, Johor and Sarawak until 4pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia). Photo - Pixabay

The Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology (SAASST), through its astronomical observatory, has delivered a precise astronomical verdict on the Syawal crescent moon for 1447 Hijrah on Friday, March 20,Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay

This handout satellite image taken by 2026 Planet Labs PBC on March 2, 2026 shows smoke billowing following an explosion from the port of Bandar Abbas along the strait of Hormuz. - (Photo by 2026 Planet Labs PBC / AFP)

A similar warning was also issued for Negeri Sembilan involving Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah, Rembau and Tampin; Melaka and Johor involving Kluang, Mersing, Pontian, Kulai, Kota Tinggi and Johor Bahru. - Bernama file photo

Manchester United's English midfielder #61 Shea Lacey walks down the tunnel having been sent off during the English FA Cup third round football match between Manchester United and Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on January 11, 2026. (Photo by PETER POWELL/AFP)

The same alert was issued for Melaka and also Negeri Sembilan, involving Jelebu, Seremban, Port Dickson, Kuala Pilah and Rembau. - 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

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is expected to deliver a dividend rate of between 6.3 per cent and 6.5 per cent for 2025, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid. - BERNAMA FILE PIX

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