Malaysia now faces new difficulties as a result of climate change and global warming, including declining crop productivity, rising living expenses, and rising sea levels.

Data from the Malaysian Meteorological Department show that in the 1970s, there were much fewer hot days with temperatures above 32 degrees Celsius throughout the year in several locations, including the nation's capital Kuala Lumpur. However, this amount has typically gotten close to 300 days, or almost a full year.

Temperatures are predicted to climb across huge sections of the world after the El Niño weather pattern appeared in the tropical Pacific for the first time in seven years, according to the World Meteorological Organization. 

Malaysia may expect greater temperatures and less rainfall, increasing the possibility of cross-border smog if forest and peatland fires are not controlled.

High temperatures and drought have resulted in lower crop yields and supply problems. In addition to the depreciation of the Malaysian Ringgit, Malaysia has witnessed substantial inflation over the past year, resulting in price increases and greater living costs for people.

El Niño is posing a threat to food producers all throughout Asia. Indonesia and Malaysia, which provide 80 percent of the world's palm oil, as well as Thailand are anticipated to experience a decline in rice and palm oil production, according to Reuters' analysts.

The demand for palm oil is anticipated to climb in the second half of this year, resulting in a price increase of more than 20 percent since early June.

In a recent media interview, the president of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said that the country's palm oil production could drop by another three million tonnes next year as a result of climate-related problems.

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