From floods to heatwaves: A call to action for climate change
BY MOGESH SABABATHY Just months after grappling with floods, Malaysia now faces a new challenge: battling extreme heat. A viral incident in Beaufort, Sabah has brought attention to the scorching temperatures. In a scene resembling an apocalyptic tale, a woman reportedly cooked an egg under the blistering sun without a stove. With temperatures soaring to […]
Hybrid Chillies successfully grown in Pakistan
UNDER the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, Pakistani and Chinese agriculture scientists have successfully cultivated hybrid chillies over 750 acres of land across the South Asian country this season. Guard Agricultural Research & Services (Pvt) Limited and LTEC from China have joined hands to promote land development across 30,000 acres in 2023-2024. Out of this, 5000-6000 […]
Expert: Remote sensing tech handy in monitoring carbon sink
REMOTE SENSING TECHNOLOGY detects and monitors the physical characteristics of an area by gauging reflected and emitted radiation energy from a distance. More recently the technology came to be used in various aspects of climate change – from predicting the weather, analysing climate pollutants to forest management, says Ts. Dr Wan Shafrina Wan Mohd Jaafar, a […]
We need new tech to understand hydrogen’s climate impact
BY TIANYI SUN All eyes are on hydrogen for its potential as a clean energy source, especially in hard-to-decarbonise sectors like steel and cement production and long-haul transportation, where green electricity can’t currently do the job by itself. But before anyone crowns hydrogen a golden climate solution, we need to know how much hydrogen escapes […]
Don: Creating flood-resilient Malaysia needs strategic rethinking
BY VIRMAN JURI ADAPTATION STRATEGIES to accommodate climate change and flood mitigation plans should be rethought in a new light. “A well-integrated approach comprising better coastal development and zoning mechanism, redesigning the draining system, and assets assessment on flood mitigation plans are needed to ensure the long-term impact of the projects,” Datuk Professor Dr Azizan Abu […]
Methane: Our cheapest, fastest solution for addressing climate change
MOSTI’s micro-conferences to help boost high-tech nation status
BY JOTISRI VASUDEVAN CYBERJAYA: MYStartup NXT, a vibrant series of micro-conferences took off on May 9. It was launched by the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI) through one of its agencies, Cradle Fund Sdn Bhd (Cradle), in keeping with Malaysia MADANI’s aspirations – to create an innovative and high-tech nation. To create an inclusive, […]
Global flash droughts expected to increase in a warming climate
THE rapid development of unexpected drought, called flash drought, can severely impact agricultural and ecological systems with ripple effects that extend even further. Researchers at the University of Oklahoma are assessing how our warming climate will affect the frequency of flash droughts and the risk to croplands globally. Jordan Christian, a postdoctoral researcher, is the […]
Prudent coastal management key to sustaining local seafood supply
BY DR ALISON KIM SHAN WEE MALAYSIANS may one day no longer be able to enjoy their favourite “char kuey teow” with cockles or savour “siput sedut” if we fail to protect our coasts and mangroves. As we celebrate World Environment Day 2023, we believe the ability to secure the bountiful resources of Malaysia’s coasts rests in […]