Tag - Myanmar Earthquake

29Mar

Penang unaffected by earthquake, Komtar designed to handle quakes, says CM

BATU KAWAN: Penang is currently unaffected by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck near Mandalay in Myanmar and rocked neighbouring Thailand on Friday, says Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. Buildings like Komtar and bridges in the state were designed to handle earthquakes of certain magnitudes, he added. "They are built taking into consideration earthquakes of a certain...

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29Mar

Myanmar quake: Malaysia ready to aid Myanmar and Thailand, says PM Anwar

PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is prepared to extend assistance and support humanitarian efforts following the powerful earthquake that struck Myanmar and northern Thailand. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that Malaysia stands in unwavering solidarity with our neighbours and fellow Asean Member States. "We acknowledge the state of emergency declared by the authorities in Myanmar, and the...

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