Watch Duty Expands Beyond Wildfires to Track Floods Across United States
Watch Duty, a nonprofit app that helped millions track California wildfires, is expanding to monitor flooding as extreme weather events intensify across North America.
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Malaysia Deploys Cloud Seeding, Boosts Worker Wages and Expands Heritage Recognition
Malaysia executed 35 cloud seeding operations between February and June to mitigate El Nino's impact on water supplies. The Progressive Wage Policy lifted entry-level worker median wages by 15.79 per cent to RM2,200, while the government explores recognising Malaysian Tamil music as national heritage.
Selangor Launches RM40.5 Million Flood Defence Initiative in Petaling Jaya's Most Vulnerable Areas
Selangor is investing RM40.5 million to combat recurring flash floods in Petaling Jaya, implementing 39 infrastructure projects across immediate and medium-term phases to protect vulnerable communities and traders.
States and Federal Government Align on Economic Recovery, Climate Resilience
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has chaired the 149th Meeting of Menteris Besar and Chief Ministers, with discussions centred on reviving Malaysia's economy amid global uncertainty and preparing for El Niño impacts on water, agriculture, and food security.