The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Thailand has restructured its disaster management system with four regional committees to handle mounting flood and drought threats. The move comes as authorities monitor 1,363 flood-prone areas and 444 drought-vulnerable zones.
Malaysia has conducted 35 cloud seeding operations to combat El Nino effects on water resources, while the Progressive Wage Policy has lifted entry-level worker earnings by 15.79 per cent. Parliament also heard plans for recognising Tamil music as national heritage.
The Philippines is evaluating Singapore's flood management technologies and best practices following demonstrations at the 2026 Stormwater Summit in Manila, seeking solutions to address recurring disasters affecting its 112 million inhabitants.
Penang is pursuing designation of its Penaga mudflats as a protected stopover under the East Asian-Australasian Flyway network, positioning itself as the first Peninsular Malaysian state to gain this international recognition for migratory bird conservation.