Perak Mentri Besar urges calm over mysterious tremors

A general aerial view of Ipoh city. -filepic
IPOH: Amid rising public concern over recurring loud booms and brief tremors reported in several areas, the Perak Mentri Besar has urged calm and assured residents that no seismic activity has been officially detected in the state.
Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad acknowledged that strange vibrations had recently been felt in Ipoh and surrounding areas, similar to an unexplained incident in 2024.
'Last year, people in Taiping, Kuala Kangsar, and even Ipoh experienced what they described as an explosion-like tremor. Each believed it happened in their own area.
'The phenomenon, which has yet to be scientifically explained, was also reportedly felt in Selangor earlier this year, adding to speculation about its origins,' he told reporters after closing the National Training Week (NTW) 2025 at the Ipoh Convention Centre on Friday (June 21).
The incident on June 18, around 10.30am, sparked concern among residents in Chemor, Chepor, and Tanah Hitam.
Saarani called for the matter to be studied by relevant technical departments or geological experts, as current monitoring systems have not confirmed any earthquakes or ground tremors in Malaysia.
'We do not know yet what exactly is happening, but I hope the public doesn't panic. So far, there has been no detection of any earthquake or tremor.
'Authorities are expected to consult the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) and geological researchers to further investigate the cause of these mysterious tremors,' he said.

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