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Malaysia
Earthquake early warning systems in Malaysia 'among the best'
18 Jan 2013, Bernama
The Malaysian National Tsunami Early Warning System, which was established following the 2004 Acheh tsunami disaster, is able to detect the movements of the earth's tectonic plates a minute after they happen, reports Bernama. 23 tsunami siren systems also help to notify the public in case of an emergency...
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National Security Council - Website:http://www.pmo.gov.my
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- Malaysia: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2011-2013) - interim2012, Natl Security Council, Malaysia - gov
- Malaysia: National progress report on the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action (2009-2011)2011, Natl Security Council, Malaysia - gov
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- Malaysia: Review of current and planned adaptation action2011, Adaptation Partnership
Top 5 Natural Disaster reported
| Disaster | Date | Affected | (no. of people) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flood | 2007 | 137,533 |  |
| Flood | 2006 | 100,000 | |
| Flood | 1988 | 60,000 | |
| Storm | 2004 | 40,000 | |
| Flood | 2005 | 30,000 | |
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Source of data: OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database Data version: v11.08 *: Including tsunami Data displayed does not imply national endorsement. |
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- Master in disaster studiesSEADPRI-UKM, Malaysia (Selangor)
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Evacuation routes tools arcGIS toolbox: user's manualADPC
- Guidelines for the establishment of primary schools in high-rise flats in Malaysia1995, Min of Edu, Malaysia - gov; UNESCO BKK
- Executive director of IRDRChina (Beijing), ICSU
- Executive director (Bangkok)Thailand (Bangkok), ADPC
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