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With the increasing frequency and severity of climate-related disaster situations, the Angkatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia (APM), or Malaysian Civil Defence Force, has seen rising demand for its services in recent years.

This article explores gaps in Malaysia's disaster risk reduction governance and climate change adaptation through literature review and preliminary interview.

This report looks holistically at the challenges of adaptation to climate change for businesses, exploring the complementarity among the public sector, the financial sector, and the private sector.

This paper’s findings are the result of a qualitative methodology that included a review of the literature on the topic DRR and CCA relates to both international and domestic policy in Malaysia.

The purpose of this article is to examine the current gaps in Malaysia practices on disaster risk reduction and adaptation to climate change.

We have witnessed a growing number of geological disasters due to climatic shifts. One such disaster is the landslide, and this can be attributed to intense rainfall coupled with high slope angles in areas previously not expected to be susceptible.

This seismic risk profile of Malaysia, produced by the Global Earthquake Model (GEM) Foundation summarizes key metrics of seismic risk, allowing stakeholders in risk management to get an overview of the risk in the country.

By focusing on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) education for children in schools, we can empower them with the knowledge and skills needed to not only cope with disasters but to actively contribute to building resilient communities.