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Heavy Rain Alerts; UniKL Expands in Turkiye
Heavy rain warnings affect logistics in Malaysia; UniKL's partnership with Turkish universities enhances educational access.
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The heavy rain warnings across several Malaysian states pose logistical challenges, while UniKL's international partnership enhances educational opportunities. This mix of disruptions and advancements leads to a mixed business environment.
In this briefing Klang Valley · Department of Irrigation and Drainage · Dr. Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip · Malaysian Meteorological Department · Terengganu · Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi · Universiti Kuala Lumpur · Sabancı University
Disruption
Heavy rains hit Klang Valley, rivers at danger levels
Heavy rainfall has struck several areas in the Klang Valley, with Segambut Dalam in Kuala Lumpur recording the highest rainfall at 73 millimeters. The Department of Irrigation and Drainage's Public InfoBanjir portal indicates that other areas, including Kampung Sungai Tua, also experienced high rainfall levels. This has caused rivers in the region to reach dangerous levels, potentially impacting transportation and logistics in the area, according to Kosmo!
Impact Logistics and transportation in the Klang Valley are affected by heavy rainfall and rising river levels.
Sources: Kosmo! ↗
Safety & health
MetMalaysia issues heavy rain alert until 11 Nov
Part of: Severe weather warnings and disruptions in Malaysia →
The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) has issued a continuous heavy rain warning effective until 11 November for the entire Terengganu and parts of Kelantan, Pahang, and Sabah. Dr. Mohd Hisham Mohd Anip, Director-General of MetMalaysia, stated that weather forecast models predict the onset of the monsoon in the region from 9 to 11 November. This warning could lead to disruptions in logistics and transportation in the affected areas according to Utusan Online.
Impact Logistics operators in Terengganu, Kelantan, Pahang, and Sabah face potential disruptions due to heavy rain.
Sources: utusen Online ↗, Kosmo! ↗
Companies
UniKL expands educational access with Turkiye partnership
Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) has entered into a strategic partnership with two prominent universities in Turkiye to enhance international educational access and strengthen local research capabilities. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Ahmad Zahid Hamidi announced the collaboration, which involves the exchange of two Letters of Collaboration (LOC) with Sabancı University and Istanbul Technical University. This partnership aims to bolster UniKL's global presence and provide Malaysian students with broader educational opportunities, according to Kosmo!
Impact Students and educational institutions in Malaysia benefit from expanded international education opportunities through UniKL's partnership.
Sources: Kosmo! ↗
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