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Malaysia's Natural Resources Ministry is escalating efforts to mobilize ASEAN nations against an intensifying El Niño phenomenon, submitting formal correspondence to the ASEAN Secretariat to bolster regional preparedness against worsening drought conditions and transboundary haze.
Myanmar's meteorological department has warned that El Niño conditions will intensify significantly from August 2026, potentially reaching very strong levels by year-end, triggering preparations for abnormal rainfall, droughts, and extreme weather across Southeast Asia.
Malaysian Parliament's final sitting examines government readiness for El Niño, investigates a military training explosion, and debates measures against deviant Islamic teachings and rising non-communicable diseases.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has instructed government agencies to implement immediate safeguards for Malaysia's food security as meteorologists warn of an impending Super El Niño event that could destabilise agricultural production across the region.