KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 29 -- The Public Works Department (JKR) is on round-the-clock standby to inspect government buildings following a series of earthquake tremors in the district of Segamat in Johor.

According to Sinar Harian, Deputy Minister of Public Works, Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, said early reports from local engineers confirmed minor damage to five government buildings, including Segamat Community Colleges 1 and 2, Gemereh Police Quarters, Segamat Hospital, and the Segamat District Kadi Office.

"Segamat Community Colleges 1 and 2, the Gemereh Police Quarters, and Segamat Hospital have small cracks on the walls, while the District Kadi Office experienced slight ceiling collapse," Ahmad reportedly said.

"Although the damage is minor,...