An Overview of Earthquake Science in Malaysia

This paper highlights the level of earthquake hazard in Malaysia, challenges mitigating and way forward on how to strengthen science Malaysia. Earthquake is regarded as low throughout with exception Sabah where it considered moderate. elevated a was reinforced during 2015 Ranau Earthquake, which killed 18 people. Despite this other recent sizeable earthquakes, Malaysia poorly understood, yet population has increased, growth buildings infrastructure risen. While much progress been made since terms development (i) national seismic map; (ii) building code; (iii) planning guideline high-risk area, there are still many faced There lack seismic, geological, geodetic engineering data; insufficient monitoring network system; trained human resources; public awareness. To ensure that properly quantified mitigated some steps have be taken, includes comprehensive geotechnical studies; coordinated monitoring; resource capacity building; (iv) education; (v) allocation special research grant; (vi) setting up National Research Centre.