PUTRAJAYA: The Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Ministry, through the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), is strengthening weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities to ensure the country remains prepared for climate change. Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup said the effort includes integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics into the Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (MHEWS), in line with current climate challenges. He added that the ministry is also emphasising weather literacy at the grassroots level through the "Meteorology for the People" programme. He noted that Malaysia joins the global community in marking World Meteorological Day 2026, themed "Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow". Arthur said the observance highlights the strategic role of meteorological science in protecting lives and property from increasingly frequent extreme weather events caused by climate change.

Source: The Star March 24, 2026 01:41 UTC