Buildings in Malaysia Shake Following Sumatra Earthquake

Buildings in Petaling Jaya, including the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKJ) headquarters and INTI International College Subang, were reported to have experienced shaking on July 22nd. The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) dispatched teams to both locations following separate calls.

Personnel from the Kajang Fire and Rescue Station responded to the MPKJ building after receiving a call at 12:31 PM. Simultaneously, the Subang Jaya Fire and Rescue Station was sent to INTI International College due to a call received at 12:40 PM. On-site commanders reported that civilians and staff at both sites felt the buildings shake.

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The operations commander at both locations reported that information received from the public and involved staff indicated that the buildings had shaken.

Following thorough inspections of both buildings, firefighters confirmed that there were no cracks or structural damage. The buildings were deemed safe for occupation. The shaking occurred shortly after the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) reported a moderate earthquake in North Sumatra at 12:18 PM, with tremors felt across the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia.

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The inspection found that both buildings had no cracks and were safe to occupy for the time being.