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Malaysia's plantation ministry and MPOB are stepping up support for palm oil smallholders facing prolonged drought conditions from El Niño. Minister Noraini Ahmad pledged sustained engagement and technical guidance to minimise agricultural losses.
Malaysia's Fire and Rescue Department is upgrading its operational capacity with 120 additional fire engine pumps and 200 light utility vehicles to prepare for the anticipated Super El Niño phenomenon expected to arrive in early 2027.
Malaysia is escalating efforts to shield its agro-food sector from El Niño effects through enhanced water management, drought-resistant crop research, and targeted financial assistance to affected farmers, Agriculture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu announced.