Post-2016 towers are quake-resilient

By MARTIN CARVALHO

Nga: High-rises must be able to withstand 7.0 tremors

PUTRAJAYA: High-rise buildings constructed since 2016 are able to withstand earthquakes measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale following stringent safety standards put in place.

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