Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability, Dato’ Sri Arthur Joseph Kurup, pointed out that improving the disaster early warning system will be the main focus of the ministry this year, in order to cope with the unstable weather brought by the Northeast Monsoon.
He said that, as the Northeast Monsoon is expected to last until March this year, this measure is very important.
“I have listed the need for an early warning system as a departmental priority, especially given the current unstable weather conditions in Sabah.
“Therefore, along with improvements in assets and management efficiency, we must also enhance forecasting capabilities.”
He said this to reporters after attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the Sabah Environment Ministry’s mini office building.
Arthur Joseph Kurup mentioned that it is important to improve forecasting accuracy through technology and efficient management, especially to prepare for any disaster during the Northeast Monsoon.
“We cannot control weather changes, but we can forecast the weather and make preparations in advance.”
According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department, the Northeast Monsoon, which began on November 13 last year, is expected to last until March this year.