Fifth Technical Conference on Management of Meteorological & Hydrological Services In Regional V (South-West Pacific) Strategic Capacity Development of NMHS s in RAV Malaysia Meteorological Department 20-24 April 2009 Strategic Planning and Management of MMD Kang Thean Shong Malaysia Meteorological Department Ministry Of Science, Technology and Innovation
OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION Alignment of Strategic Planning Strategy of MMD Thrust Areas of the Strategy 1. Earth Observation Programme 2. Disaster Management 3. Services on Meteorology and Seismology 4. Human Capital Development 5. Awareness and Outreach 6. International Collaboration Conclusion
Alignment of Strategic Planning National Mission Five Key Thrusts i) To move the economy up the value chain ii) To raise the capacity for knowledge and innovation and nurture first class mentality NATIONAL MISSION & MOSTI MISSION Science, Technology and Innovation for Wealth Creation, and Societal & National Well-Being iii)) To address persistent socio-economic inequalities constructively and productively iv)to improve the standard and sustainability of quality of life v) To strengthen the institutional and implementation capacity MISSION & Strategic Planning of MMD WMO Mission 3 Top Level Objectives i) To produce more accurate, timely and reliable forecasts and warnings of weather, climate, water and related environmental elements; ii) To improve the delivery of weather, climate, water and related environmental information and services to the public, governments and other users; iii) To provide scientific and technical expertise and advice in support of policy- and decision-making and implementation of the agreed international development goals and multilateral agreements. Stakeholders Expectation
Strategy of MMD Capacity and Capability Building for Knowledge Generation, Wealth Creation, and Societal & National Well-Being
Thrust Areas of Strategy 1. Earth Observation Programme 2. Disaster Management 3. Services on Meteorology and Seismology 4. Human Capital Development 5. Awareness and Outreach 6. International Collaboration
Earth Observation Programme i. Weather & Ocean Monitoring and Forecasting ii. Seismic Activity & Tsunami Monitoring iii. Meteorology-Oceanography Interaction
1. EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAMME Program Knowledge Generation Wealth Creation Societal & National Well-Being Strategic Action Plans i Weather & Ocean Monitoring and Forecasting knowledge of atmospheric and oceanic processes to enable more accurate forecast of weather, climate & seastate Allow better planning to support economic activities Provision of commercial weather & marine forecasting services through smart partnerships Ensure public safety, reduction of property loss, and loss of livelihood Upgrading & Integrate observation system & enhanced weather forecasting system human capital & collaboration Improved delivery systems
AWS NETWORK - EAST MALAYSIA (RM9 PROJECT) Current Setup Setup After 2009 Kudat Kudat Miri Bintulu Kota Kinabalu Labuan Limbang Mulu Keningau Sandakan Tawau Miri Bintulu Kota Kinabalu Labuan Lawas Limbang Mulu Bario Ranau Keningau Sandakan Lahad Datu Tawau Sibu Kapit Kuching Seri Aman Mukah Sibu Kapit Kuching Seri Aman 14 56 Current Principal Proposed Principal Current Climatological Proposed Climatological Principal Climatological Current Setup 40 39 Proposed Setup 09 108 After RM-9 49 147 Total 79 117 196
RADAR INTERGRATED NETWORK Sandakan Subang Miri Lan Wan/Internet Head Office Radar Station TDR KLIA All Radar Stations To be upgraded to Doppler (2010) New Doppler Radar Station(2010)
1. EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAMME Program Knowledge Generation Wealth Creation Societal & National Well-Being Strategic Action Plans ii Seismic Activity & Tsunami Monitoring knowledge of geophysics and disaster management Availability of up-to-date seismic & tsunami database national disaster warning capabilities for better public safety, reduction of property loss, and loss of livelihood Expansion of seismic and sea level monitoring network human Capital & collaboration Improved delivery systems
1. EARTH OBSERVATION PROGRAMME Program Knowledge Generation Wealth Creation Societal & National Well-Being Strategic Action Plans iii Meteorology- Oceanography Interaction d understanding of air-sea interactions for more accurate forecasting of seasonal & long-term weather & sea conditions Met-ocean data & information as a commodity Ensure maritime safety, including for navigation and oil & gas exploration human capital & collaboration Upgrading Numerical Weather Prediction & Wave Forecasting System
Disaster Management Programme Earthquake Information Tsunami Early Warning Forest Fire / Haze Monitoring Flood Monitoring Landslide Monitoring Oil Spills Monitoring Industrial Hot Installations Monitoring
2. DISASTER MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME Program Knowledge Generation Wealth Creation Societal & National Well- Being Strategic Action Plans 1. Disaster Management - Earthquake - Tsunami - Floods - Forest Fire /Haze - Landslide - Oil Spills - Industrial Hot Installations knowledge of disaster risks & management d early warning d preparedness & response to disasters disaster relief operations & mitigation measures Reduce vulnerability of communities End-to-end Multi-hazard disaster management system & collaboration human capital & collaboration Seismic & Tsunami Hazard & Risk Study
Disaster Management Programme TSUNAMI TV & Radio Siren BANJIR SMS & Cell Broadcasting CUACA BURUK KEBAKARAN HUTAN Media Cetak GUNUNG BERAPI Sistem Amaran Talian Tetap (including FLAS)
3. SERVICES ON METEOROLOGY AND SEISMOLOGY PROGRAMME Program 1. SERVICES ON METEOROLO GY AND SEISMOLOG Y to various sector of economy Knowledge Generation Building necessary professional skills & understanding concerning extreme weather, atmospheric pollution, marine meteorology, agrometeorology, climate variability & change and geophysics Wealth Creation Socioeconomic activities and sustainable development Societal & National Well-Being Mitigation, prevention and adaptation messures and sustainable development Strategic Action Plans Stakeholders centred human capital & collaboration Upgrading Numerical Weather, Climate & Wave and Tsunami Prediction Systems
4. HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Program 1. Professional Development Knowledge Generation Building necessary professional skills in critical science & technology on atmosphere, climate, marine and geophysics Wealth Creation Societal & National Well- Being Strategic Action Plans MOSTI HCD fund Establish Training Centre, Research Centre & collaboration
5. AWARENESS & OUTREACH PROGRAMME Program Knowledge Generation Wealth Creation Societal & National Well-Being Strategic Action Plans 1 Public Awareness & Education, in particular Schools & Rural Communities public awareness of ocean, earth & space sciences, especially in schools & rural communities Lifelong Learning. Intellectual and Spiritual Enrichment Exhibition, Awareness Campaign
6. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION PROGRAMME Program 1. International Collaboration Knowledge Generation Exchange of knowledge and experience Availability of upto-date earth observation, seismic & tsunami database. Wealth Creation Improved value added products to enhance socioeconomic activities Societal & National Well- Being Improve services to ensure public safety, reduction of property loss and loss of livelihood Strategic Action Plans human capital Active participation including positioning
Conclusion Maintain a comprehensive quality and robust observation, early warning and delivery systems capacity and capability building to respond to changing needs and technology To provide timely services and information for decision making on sustainable socio-economic activities, natural hazards and sustainable development Improve information base to provide real-time and broad base services active participation and collaboration with local and international related agencies
THANK YOU TERIMA KASIH