Post-2004 tsunami: preparedness of Malaysian coastal communities

Zahari, Rustam Khairi and Raja Ariffin, Raja Noriza and Asmawi, M. Zainora and Ibrahim, Aisyah Nadrah (2018) Post-2004 tsunami: preparedness of Malaysian coastal communities. Journal of ASIAN Behavioural Studies, 3 (9 (July-August)). pp. 113-121. E-ISSN 2514-7528

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Abstract

The Indian Ocean tsunami of 26th December 2004 unleashed catastrophe in many nations including coastal communities located along the west-coast of Malaysian Peninsular. The goal of this study is to explore the impact of the tsunami to the preparedness of the affected coastal communities. Data was collected through questionnaire, interviews, documents analysis and field observations. It was found that the 2004 tsunami disaster has left a significant mark on Malaysia's and the world's disaster management landscape but the tragedy has also heightened disaster awareness and steps must be taken to ensure vulnerable communities are well-equipped to face any eventualities.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	732/68909
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Tsunami; sustainable coastal communities; disaster management; vulnerability
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT51 Human settlements. Communities J Political Science > JS Local government Municipal government T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD169 Environmental protection
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Urban & Regional Planning
Depositing User:	Rustam Khairi Zahari
Date Deposited:	04 Jan 2019 15:14
Last Modified:	04 Jan 2019 15:14
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/68909

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