KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 17 -- Malaysia's northeast monsoon surge will continue to bring prolonged heavy rain to Peninsular Malaysia until December 19, with the national weather agency placing parts of Pahang on its highest "danger" level alert.

The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) also warned of strong winds and rough seas over the South China Sea during the same period.

The highest "danger" level warning for continuous, very heavy rain remains in effect for eastern Pahang until December 18.

A "severe" warning, indicating the potential for heavy and continuous rain, has been issued for southern Terengganu, central Pahang, and eastern Johor.

A lower-level "alert" for continuous rain is also in place for a wider area, includ...