NRECC ready to deal with impact of hot, dry weather
The Ministry of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change (NRECC) is prepared to deal with the possible consequences and impact of the hot and dry weather.
Tue May 09 2023
DOE steps up enforcement against open burning
The DOE will step up activities to prevent open burning and enforcement action against factories and motor vehicles to combat air pollution during the current hot and dry spell.
Sat Jul 24 2021
Malaysia to experience hotter and drier climate until mid-September
Malaysia is currently experiencing the Southwest monsoon, which results in a hot and dry climate, from now until mid-September, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).
Wed Jul 21 2021
Water levels at dams nationwide still sufficient - Tuan Ibrahim
Tuan Ibrahim said despite the country is facing a hot and dry spell, the water levels at all the dams are sufficient.
Sun Mar 14 2021
El Nino has not ruffled feathers of duck breeders
Although the searing hot and dry climate fuelled by the El Nino phenomenon has affected the nation's agriculture and fisheries sectors, it has not ruffled the feathers of Muscovy duck.
Wed May 04 2016
Dwindling water level: Bukit Merah may be declared disaster zone
The Perak Government may request the Federal Government to declare Bukit Merah, a disaster zone as the Tasik Bukit Merah Dam water level dwindles due to hot and dry weather caused by El Nino.
Sun Apr 24 2016
Government will consider cloud seeding to counter dry spell - Shahidan
The government is considering cloud seeding to counter the current hot and dry spell, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim said.
Wed Mar 23 2016
School sessions in the north may be postponed - Education Minister
The school sessions would be postponed if the hot and dry weather reached an extreme level, Datuk Mahdzir Khalid says.
Sun Mar 20 2016
Heat wave phenomenon hits Malaysia
Malaysia is now experiencing hot and dry weather caused by the El Nino phenomenon.
Fri Mar 18 2016
El Nino: Snakes feeling the heat
The current hot and dry season due to the El Nino phenomenon has not only got the people "hot under the collar" but also snakes.
Wed Mar 16 2016
Proposal on setting up of special committee on hot weather to be brought before Cabinet
A proposal to set up a special committee to discuss an action plan to face the hot and dry weather will be brought before the Cabinet on Friday.
Wed Mar 16 2016
Hot weather can increase risk of dehydration, heat stroke in persons - Health DG
The continuous hot and dry weather can increase a person's risk of suffering from dehydration and heat stroke, said the Director-General of Health.
Mon Jan 11 2016
Stop open burning or face hefty fine
The public can be slapped with a hefty fine for carrying out open burning, especially during the current hot and dry weather.
Tue Jul 08 2014