Climate change: PM wants action to avoid increased property damage and loss of life


KUALA LUMPUR: The country needs to pay serious attention to the impact of rising global temperatures of above 1.1 degrees Celsius which results in climate change such as dry season and frequent floods, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The Prime Minister said the matter was emphasised at the Third Meeting of the National Water Council (MAN) 2021 which he chaired virtually.

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