About Us
The occurrence of natural disasters such as floods and landslides are on the increase in Malaysia. While many researchers are in one way or another working on this problem, no specific institution has been established in Malaysia to seriously look into the studies of natural disasters. Recognizing the critical and urgent need for enhancing the capability of the country to manage natural disasters, Universiti Malaysia Sabah took the initiative to formally establish Natural Disasters Research Unit (NDRU) in early 2006. This Unit acts as focal point for all research activities in UMS that are related to natural disasters.
The objective of NDRU is to generate new knowledge related to the better understanding of the mechanism, impacts and mitigation of natural hazards towards the reduction of natural disasters in Malaysia.
The main functions of the NDRU are to:
- To undertake fundamental and applied research;
- To provide expertise for consultancy and service;
- To produce scientific and popular publications;
- To organize public awareness activities; and
- To develop a database on natural disaster in Malaysia.
Research Focus:
The Unit will give emphasis to the following field of study:
- Mechanism, impact and mitigation of slope stability and landslide;
- Impact and early warning system for flood;
- Development of policy on earthquake and tsunami;
- Mitigation of river bank and coastal erosion;
- Prediction of drought occurrence and mitigation of forest fires; and
- Prediction of storm and typhoon occurrence.
Contact Info
Natural Disaster Research Unit, SST, Universiti Malaysia Sabah, Jalan UMS, 88400 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia
+6088-320966 (DL), 088-320000 ext: 5911/5999 
+6088-320919
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