On 5 November 2017, Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Malaysia (MOSTI) through its agency, Malaysian Meteorological Department (MMD), in collaboration with several disaster related agencies such as National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA), Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), Malaysia Civil Defence Department (APM), MERCY Malaysia, Deparment of Social Welfare (JKM), local authorities and other agencies organized a Tsunami and Earthquake Public Awareness program in Teluk Bahang, Penang. This program aims to give awareness to the local communities especially locals whom living in high risk area, like Teluk Bahang. Two of the DPPC members whom are Dr. Khamarrul and Dr. Matsuura were invited to join the program and share their thoughts and experiences to the local communities.
