BEING climate-resilient is vital amid increasingly volatile weather conditions.
With the signing of a new memorandum of understanding (MoU), Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) and the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia) recently renewed their partnership to strengthen such resilience.
Their collaboration will pave the way for joint research projects, student training opportunities, technology sharing, and community outreach programmes, ensuring that both organisations continue to drive innovation in climate science and environmental stewardship.
Since their partnership in 2022, they have installed an automatic weather station on the Curtin Malaysia campus in Miri, Sarawak, shared critical meteorological data with researchers, and jointly organised a public awareness talk on meteorological science and climate change.
Present to sign the agreement were Curtin Malaysia pro-vice-chancellor, president and chief executive Prof Vincent Lee Chieng Chen and MET Malaysia director-general Dr Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip.
Prof Lee said the renewed MoU strengthens both organisations’ shared commitment to advancing meteorological research with real-world applications.
“Together, we can deepen scientific understanding, train future experts, and develop solutions for a more sustainable, climate-resilient Malaysia,” he said in a press release dated Aug 14.
Underscoring the strategic importance of the collaboration, Mohd Hisham noted its potential impact on communities in Malaysia and across the region.
“Our work together will enhance climate research, improve hazard forecasting and early warning systems, and strengthen resilience across Malaysia and Asean. This is not just a formal agreement – it is a partnership with tangible outcomes for society and sustainable development,” he said.
