Malaysia: all warning channels
Malaysia in Asia (Southeast Asia). Waarning tracks 18 warning categories for Kuala Lumpur and the surrounding area, from Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) and National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA).
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Country facts
- emergencyPrimary emergency number999
- capitalKuala Lumpur
- regionAsia · Southeast Asia
- risk profileflood, storm, landslide, air, heat, coastal, epidemic
- languagesms, en
Official warning authorities
- meteoMalaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia)
- civilNational Disaster Management Agency (NADMA)
Warning categories for Malaysia
- Severe Weather Warningsstorms, heavy rain, hail and damaging wind
- Flood Warningsriver flooding, flash floods and storm surge
- Heat Warningsheatwaves and extreme apparent temperature
- Air Quality Warningssmog, particulate matter, ozone and pollen
- Landslide Warningsmudslides, rockfall and slope collapse
- Coastal and Marine Warningsstorm surge, high waves, rip currents and tides
- Health and Epidemic Warningsoutbreaks, vaccination and public health alerts
- Industrial Accident Warningschemical releases, explosions and hazmat incidents
- Product Recall Warningsunsafe products, defects and manufacturer recalls
- Food Recall Warningscontamination, allergens and undeclared ingredients
- Water Quality Warningsdrinking water, bathing water and boil-water notices
- Crime and Safety Warningslocal crime levels and personal safety advice
- Cyber Security Warningsexploited vulnerabilities, malware and breaches
- Scam and Fraud Warningsphishing, fake shops, investment and romance fraud
- Travel Safety Warningstravel advisories, entry rules and regional risks
- Missing Person Alertschild abduction and vulnerable person alerts
- Transport Disruption Warningsroad closures, rail disruption, strikes and airspace
- Space Weather Warningsgeomagnetic storms, aurora and radio blackouts
Frequently asked questions
Which authorities issue public warnings in Malaysia?
Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA).
What is the emergency number in Malaysia?
The primary emergency number is 999.
How many warning channels does Waarning cover for Malaysia?
18 categories: Severe Weather Warnings, Flood Warnings, Heat Warnings, Air Quality Warnings, Landslide Warnings, Coastal and Marine Warnings, Health and Epidemic Warnings, Industrial Accident Warnings, Product Recall Warnings, Food Recall Warnings, Water Quality Warnings, Crime and Safety Warnings, Cyber Security Warnings, Scam and Fraud Warnings, Travel Safety Warnings, Missing Person Alerts, Transport Disruption Warnings, Space Weather Warnings.
Neighbouring countries
Cities in Malaysia
- Kuala Lumpur
- Johor Bahru
- Petaling Jaya
- Ipoh
- Shah Alam
- George Town
- Kuching
- Seremban
- Kuantan
- Kota Kinabalu
- Malacca City
- Alor Setar
Generated 2026-10-12. Warning information can change at any time; missing data is never proof of safety.