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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Nga Kor Ming , earthquake-resistant , 7.0 Richter scale , Construction Industry Development Board , Quality Assessment System in Construction , Urban Renewal Act , Malaysian National Annex MS EN 1998-1 , Eurocode 8 , Seismic Hazard Maps , Uniform Building By-Laws

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