KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 (Xinhua) -- Malaysia is strengthening weather monitoring and forecasting capabilities to ensure the country remains prepared for climate change, Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Arthur Joseph Kurup said on Monday.
Among the steps being taken are the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data analytics into the country's multi-hazard early warning system, Arthur said in a statement in conjunction with World Meteorological Day 2026.
"This initiative enables faster delivery of early warnings on events such as flash floods, tropical storms and extreme weather to disaster management agencies and local communities," he said.
Arthur said strengthening the National Climate Centre of Excellence is also a key focus to support research on climate change impacts and guide the development of more sustainable and resilient national adaptation policies, and noted the ministry's efforts to improve weather literacy at the grassroots level through its 'Meteorology for the People' program. ■
