2006-09-05 20:18:36 · 5 answers · asked by 4d@m_$av4g3 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Weather
Malaysia is too close to the equator. Most cyclones form at about 5 degrees north or south of the equator. Cyclones can't form very easily any closer to the equator.
Typhoon VAMEI (27-28 DEC 2001) actually did hit Malaysia but it was only a weak typhoon.
2006-09-06 00:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by uselessadvice 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
BECUASE THE HURRICANE DECIDED TO MAKE A TURN...OOPS
or because the eye of the storm was above Malaysia.
2006-09-05 21:00:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
there is not enough open space for the wind to pick up enough speed to become a hurricane or tornado.
2006-09-06 04:11:31 · answer #3 · answered by lousydotcom r 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Luck?
Or are you looking for some supernatural reason?
2006-09-05 20:21:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
because there's a giant bubble force field around it..
2006-09-05 20:20:26 · answer #5 · answered by Fluffington Cuddlebutts 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋