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Earlier this month, on Dec 3, Malaysia’s Transport Ministry announced that the deep-sea search for MH370 will resume on 30 December this year. - AFP file photo

A total of 413,372 candidates are sitting for the 2025 SPM. Photo by Bernama

(FILE PIX) Environmental activist Ahmad Nizar Kamaruddin from Sahabat Alam Malaysia observes riverbank erosion caused by oil palm cultivation along Sungai Kinta near Kampung Permatang Pelandok in Pasir Salak, saying smallholders often encroach buffer zones to maximise land use on Sept 27, 2025. (BERNAMA PHOTO)

As such, he said the Malaysian Seismic Hazard Map, developed by JMG in collaboration with the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), local universities, and related technical agencies, is currently being updated.

Weather conditions and tidal patterns are key factors influencing whale shark sightings at dive sites. - AFP file photo for illustration purpose only

Fernanda, a 44-year-old housewife from the Mentawai tribe. Photo by Aliansi Kolibri.

The absence of monitoring equipment in areas like Johor further highlights the need for public awareness and preparedness rather than relying on forecasts. Photo illustrated by Sinar Daily

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.