"However, the extension of this time is necessary as, apart from the initial damage to viaduct 163, several other damages have been detected in nearby viaduct structures, namely viaducts 164 and 165, which require comprehensive repairs.

“Despite competing with each other, I emphasise that now is the best time, and there is a need for countries and companies in Southeast Asia to work together to ensure this is the Southeast Asian Century.

"Oleh itu, MAIS menyeru umat Islam bertenang memberi peluang kepada Jawatankuasa Khas yang telah dilantik untuk membincangkan isu ini secara terperinci," katanya dalam kenyataan hari ini.

MetMalaysia had previously issued a statement, saying that the country was currently experiencing the final phase of the northeast monsoon, which is expected to last until the end of March.

"Majlis ini bakal menyaksikan persembahan kebudayaan gabungan pelbagai jenis tarian tradisional Malaysia seperti tarian naga dan singa, gamelan, dram dan orkestra yang melambangkan sebahagian daripada warisan dan budaya yang terdapat di negara ini," Exco Pelaburan, Perdagangan dan Mobiliti negeri Ng Sze Han