MetMalaysia issues advisory on Typhoon Yinxing

KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued an advisory on Typhoon Yinxing, which is located approximately 1,313km northeast of Kudat, Sabah.

In a statement on Friday (Nov 8), MetMalaysia said the typhoon was located about 118 km northwest of Laoag City, Philippines.

Based on observation at 8am, MetMalaysia said the typhoon was moving westward at a speed of 20km per hour (km/h) and could reach a maximum speed of 139km/h.

"This situation could result in strong winds and rough seas in the South China Sea waters,” it said. - Bernama