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EARTHQUAKES

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Penang’s infrastructure designed to withstand magnitude 7 earthquakes

Penang’s buildings and bridges are designed to withstand earthquakes of up to magnitude 7 on the Richter scale, according to Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. His statement comes after tremors from a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar were felt in various parts of Penang, including George Town and Butterworth. While ... Read More