Abstract:
Most of Malaysia including Peninsular and Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak) region
lies between the equator and the northern 7° latitude. Situated at the equatorial doldrums
area, it is extremely rare to have a full day with completely clear sky even in periods of
severe drought. Cloud plays an important role in Malaysian climate. The characteristic
features of the climate of Malaysia are uniform temperature, high humidity and copious
rainfall and they arise mainly from the maritime exposure of the country.