KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 8 (Bernama) -- Several areas in five states are forecast to experience thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds until 3 pm today, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

MetMalaysia said in a statement that the adverse weather was expected to affect the whole of Johor and Melaka.

In Sabah, the affected areas are the West Coast and Interior, covering Keningau, Pensiangan, Tambunan and Sook; Kudat; Sandakan (Paitan, Labuk and Sugut, Sandakan, Tongod and Telupid); and Tawau (Kalabakan and Tawau).