Name: Khairil Solihin bin Abdullah Roslan

Matric number: 22006060

Title: How climate change is affecting Malaysia

Climate change now affects different parts of the world and is an established worldwide
development. The sensitivity of past climatic changes to changes in precipitation patterns has
received a lot of attention in the context of Malaysia, a nation heavily dependent on surface
water. The localized consequences of climate change emerge as more frequent floods, droughts,
and increasing sea levels in coastal areas, even if existing models may not be able to predict
significant changes. In addition, several difficulties with the Malaysian climate are expected to
arise, including increased temperatures, increased heatwaves, and increased rainfall events, all
of which have serious social, environmental, and economic repercussions. So how climate
change is affecting Malaysia?
Previous climate changes that occurred in Malaysia is sensitive to changes in
precipitation because of its reliance on surface water, although models do not predict
substantial changes. Different local locations may experience more floods or droughts because
of variations in weather. Some coastal regions could get flooded as sea levels rise. Ongoing
climate changes are little seasonal variance is expected for temperature rise. The frequency of
heatwaves is projected to significantly increase as temperatures rise. However, both the
frequency and magnitude of heatwaves are predicted to rise. This extreme heat is going to
worsen currently existing urban heat islands, such Kuala Lumpur, which may already
experience temperatures that are 4-6 °C (39-43 °F) greater than those in the surrounding areas.
Predictions for the future faced changes are extreme rainfall events can increase flooding,
which is a present and enhancing issue. More rain is predicted to fall in East Malaysia than
Peninsular Malaysia. These consequences are predicted to have a wide range of social and
environmental implications, rising inequality, and worsening already-existing environmental
problems. Plus, due to recent extreme weather occurrences, like the most recent floods in Johor
brought on by persistent heavy rain and affecting more than 50,000 people on 9 March 2023,
Malaysia is increasingly noticing the consequences of climate change. Furthermore, in
Malaysia, according to the World Bank Group and Asian Development Bank's Climate Risk
Country Profile: Malaysia (2021), average temperatures are predicted to climb by 3.11 degrees
Celsius by the 2090s under the worst-case scenario of climate change.
In conclusion, immediate action is required due to the Malaysian climate's exposure to
precipitation changes, expected temperature rises, increased heatwaves, and extreme rainfall
events. Malaysia can defend its communities, protect its ecosystems, and support global efforts
to create a stable and prosperous world for future generations by actively addressing the effects
of climate change. The world and Malaysia's future will be shaped by how we work together
to reduce climate change and adapt to its effects. The moment for action is now.

(448) Words