Malaysia's floods have killed at least 12 people and left more than 20,000 people homeless. The national meteorological agency forecasts that the flood will continue to last.
According to Reuters news agency, flood waters cut off traffic to several states such as Kelantan and Terengganu in the east and Johor in the south. Johor is the most heavily affected area when 13,000 people fall into the sky. This is also an important region of palm oil, rubber, vegetable and poultry production in Malaysia.
Flooded water in Johor province (Photo: TTO)
Reuters quoted economists as saying that floodwaters are making food prices soar, making people's lives more difficult. Currently the production of palm oil has been reduced by 500,000 tons due to flooding. The price of palm oil was also pushed up to $ 871 / ton, affecting exports.
* Climate conference in Bali (Indonesia) may break " like a house in the sand " if countries do not reach a new climate agreement to replace the Kyoto protocol. It is a warning that Mr. Yvo de Boer, United Nations representative on climate change issues, has just released.
According to Reuters, at the talks, there is still a standstill because the US, Japan, Canada and Australia oppose the proposed 25-40% reduction in CO 2 levels from 1990 in 2020. European Union bluntly criticizing America is the main obstacle in Bali. Meanwhile, Washington claims 25-40% is not based on scientific research. Until December 14, the talks on climate change will have to resolve all outstanding issues.
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