_{With Peninsular Malaysia having been rocked by once-in-a-lifetime massive floods recently, the time has come for everyone especially the government and building professionals to create resilient building designs to weather future disasters brought about by climate change.}

As I look to the sky, I can see dark clouds that threaten to bring yet another downpour to my city. On my computer, I am reading news about climate change bringing heavier precipitation and floods to Southeast Asia in the foreseeable future. On December 18, 2021, a tropical storm dubbed “Tropical Depression 29” struck eight states in Peninsular Malaysia and brought massive floods. With post-flood cleaning and restoration work ongoing, the death toll has risen to 46 with untold loss of property.

These days, the pitter-patter of rain is no longer a pleasing sound. Instead, it only brings anxiety. The Meteorological Department has anticipated another round of monsoon rain. This time it will also affect inhabitants of the flood plains in the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia. We are thankful that our country is free from major natural disasters. However, it also means our awareness of natural disasters is low and our preparedness,