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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to develop emergency protocols addressing anticipated food supply disruptions from Super El Niño phenomenon forecast to begin in November.
Relentless monsoon rains have triggered devastating flash floods across India's northern regions, claiming at least 11 lives in Kashmir and threatening seven more in Nagaland. Authorities race to evacuate residents as swollen rivers and landslides cause widespread destruction.
Malaysia is intensifying efforts to combat El Nino's impact on food security through enhanced water management, smart irrigation technology, and support for affected rice farmers. The government has distributed over RM38 million in assistance across thousands of hectares.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to urgently prepare countermeasures against the Super El Niño weather pattern expected to arrive in November, aiming to protect Malaysia's food production and farming communities.
A RM99.8 million integrated river basin development project for Sungai Skudai in Johor will protect approximately 15,000 residents and reduce flood risk across 50 hectares, Parliament heard. Construction is expected to commence mid-2027.
Firefighters battled a blaze that engulfed multiple floating fish farms near Pulau Ubin in Singapore on June 24, with investigations pointing to a lightning strike as the likely cause of the incident.
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Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu announced that the National Food Security Act will be presented to Parliament in 2025, designed to safeguard the country's food supply against climate-related threats.