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Segamat, a district in northern Johor located about 180 kilometres from Johor Bahru, has become the focus of attention following a series of minor earthquakes reported since Aug 24. The district, known as the main gateway into Johor from the northern part of Peninsular Malaysia, recorded five tremors within a week. Photo by Bernama

A worker cleans the windows of Warisan Merdeka Tower (KL118) the second tallest building in the world, in Kuala Lumpur on August 19, 2025. (Photo by Mohd RASFAN / AFP)

With ongoing research in earthquake seismology and tectonics, an expert has pointed out that paleoseismic studies conducted by other experts have already demonstrated the capability of local fault lines to produce strong seismic events.

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The roundtable discussion programme "Creating Resolutions" focused on the topic "Mapping the Journey of National Tax Reform" and featured panelists including Petaling Jaya Member of Parliament Lee Chean Chung, Tax lawyer Nur Hanina Mohd Azham from RDS Partnership (second from right), Indirect Tax Partner at Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd Jalbir Singh Riar, (third from right) and President of the Bumiputra Retailers Organisation Malaysia (BRO) Datuk Syed Naqis Shahabuddin Syed Abdul Jabbar.

In addition, to ensure maximum safety, several stringent tests were conducted, including non-destructive testing (NDT) on welded joints and a 24-hour pressure test. - Bernama file photo

The Fugee HiEd Scholarship aims to reverse that disparity by providing refugee students with a pathway to academic achievement and long-term self-reliance. Photo courtesy of Fugee Malaysia.

Reflecting on the lessons learned from the disaster, experts highlight the need for better insurance coverage and greater public awareness of personal and property protection. - Bernama photo

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Anthony Tan, co-founder and group CEO of mobile technology company Grab, which provides ride-hailing, food and groceries delivery services, speaks during its inaugural GrabX event in Singapore on April 8, 2025. (Photo by Roslan RAHMAN / AFP)