KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (pic) has expressed his gratitude to all meteorologists nationwide for their commitment to ensuring public safety through continuous monitoring and the delivery of accurate weather information.
He said every weather forecast and warning issued serves an important purpose, which is to ensure that the safety of the people is always protected.
The message was sent out to mark World Meteorological Day 2026 yesterday, which featured the theme “Observing Today, Protecting Tomorrow”.
The role of meteorology is becoming increasingly important in ensuring that every step taken today is able to protect the lives and well-being of the people in the future, said Ahmad Zahid in a Facebook post yesterday, Bernama reported.
Earlier, MetMalaysia, in a separate post, said that the theme of this year’s World Meteorological Day emphasises the importance of technology and accurate, up-to-date meteorological monitoring efforts in protecting lives and the environment for future generations.
“Through weather monitoring carried out today, we can make more effective forecasts, issue early warnings and take swift action to reduce the risk of natural disasters and the impact of climate change,” said the department, which is also commemorating the 68th anniversary of Malaysia’s membership in the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO).
