The United Nations' climate chief issued a red alert on Tuesday as new data showed that records for every single climate indicator were shattered in 2023.
Malaysia has been urged to call out the hypocrisy of developed countries that have expanded fossil fuel exploitation and use, while also demanding that developing countries phase out fossil fuels, during the upcoming 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai on Friday.
Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said that high-intensity El Nino would generally have a significant impact on the country’s weather pattern, especially during the Northeast Monsoon phase and the season after.
Malaysia has a lower risk of being hit by natural disasters compared to other countries in East Asia and the Pacific region because it is not in the typhoon belt, and its location near the Pacific Ring of Fire does not pose a significant seismic risk.
Malaysia cements its digital leadership as MCMC earns highest number of shortlisted spots yet at the international awards recognising ICT for sustainable development, public encouraged to vote
