Quake-proof?
From The NST,
There is serious doubt whether our buidlings are quake-proof. Perhaps quake-resistant would have been a more appropriate word. It has already been stated before that Malaysian buildings are not built with earthquake-resistant specifications. So where is the data to show that our buildings are quake-resistant? It just baffles me that the Vice Chancellor of a university expects the Malaysian public to accept a statement without the use of research-backed data. It is time that statements made be backed by proof preferably through scientific research.
His statement also cast serious doubts on the integrity of our contractors. Recent unpleasant experiences with government contractors regarding shoddy workmanship, has raised concerns about shortfalls in the specification of our buildings. In addition, corruption probably has a contributory role as well. Furthermore, a recent decision to remove the necessity for buildings to obtain the certificate of fitness may further compromise the safety of our buildings.
| 'Buildings in Malaysia quake-proof' Jaswinder Kaur KOTA KINABALU, Apr 10: Buildings in Malaysia will be able to withstand an earthquake unless the contractors cut corners during construction, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) deputy vice- chancellor Datuk Prof Dr Sahol Hamid Abu Bakar said. cont..... |
There is serious doubt whether our buidlings are quake-proof. Perhaps quake-resistant would have been a more appropriate word. It has already been stated before that Malaysian buildings are not built with earthquake-resistant specifications. So where is the data to show that our buildings are quake-resistant? It just baffles me that the Vice Chancellor of a university expects the Malaysian public to accept a statement without the use of research-backed data. It is time that statements made be backed by proof preferably through scientific research.
His statement also cast serious doubts on the integrity of our contractors. Recent unpleasant experiences with government contractors regarding shoddy workmanship, has raised concerns about shortfalls in the specification of our buildings. In addition, corruption probably has a contributory role as well. Furthermore, a recent decision to remove the necessity for buildings to obtain the certificate of fitness may further compromise the safety of our buildings.
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