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Malaysia Taps China’s Satellite Tech for Earlier Flood Warnings

Bloomberg Technology Wednesday 14 October 2026, 02:13 UTC By Danial Azhar 1 min read
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Malaysia Taps China’s Satellite Tech for Earlier Flood Warnings Malaysia is turning to Chinese satellite technology for earlier warnings of floods that hit the country during its annual northeast monsoon, Bernama reported. The satellite-based system could provide more accurate and comprehensive weather forecasts, allowing authorities to better prepare for and mitigate disasters, the state news agency said, citing Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid, who chairs the...

Malaysia Taps China’s Satellite Tech for Earlier Flood Warnings Malaysia is turning to Chinese satellite technology for earlier warnings of floods that hit the country during its annual northeast monsoon, Bernama reported. The satellite-based system could provide more accurate and comprehensive weather forecasts, allowing authorities to better prepare for and mitigate disasters, the state news agency said, citing Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Zahid, who chairs the nation’s Central Disaster Management Committee, is on a working visit to China through Friday.
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