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Penang Stands Strong: Komtar Built to Withstand Earthquakes, Assures Chief Minister

Penang Stands Strong: Komtar Built to Withstand Earthquakes, Assures Chief Minister

PenangToday29 Mar 20251 min read

Penang remains unaffected by the recent 7.7 magnitude earthquake near Mandalay in Myanmar, which also impacted neighbouring Thailand, according to Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Chief Minister Chow highlighted that constructions such as Komtar and the state’s bridges are designed to withstand certain seismic activities. “They are built taking into consideration of earthquakes of a certain level. Their design can handle up to about an estimated 7 on the Richter scale,” he stated during a briefing following a Rahmah MADANI Sale programme at Batu Kawan parliamentary constituency.

He further mentioned that the Penang Fire and Rescue Department is consistently monitoring and inspecting tall buildings in the area. Vibrations from the earthquake were reportedly experienced in various parts of Penang, including Komtar and George Town, as well as several apartments around Butterworth.