Victims of 2004 tsunami back on their feet in no time thanks to Govt’s prompt action


interview on tusnami anniversary at kuala sungai burung in balik pulau, penang.WAN MOHIZAN WAN HUSSEIN22.11.2014THE STAR

GEORGE TOWN: At 700m from shore, the killer tsunami in 2004 was no more than a fast-moving, white capped wave for Kampung Pulau Betong fisherman Ahmad Din.

But he found himself with a front row seat to the horror on land when the tsunami hit the Balik Pulau side of Penang.

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