SEGAMAT, Sept. 8 -- Deputy Works Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Maslan said an allocation of RM550,000 is needed to repair minor damage to government buildings and schools following six mild earthquakes in the district since August 24.

He said repair work on the 15 affected buildings is urgent and must be carried out before the end of this year.

"The damaged government buildings and schools have minor damage such as cracks to the plaster surfaces and walls, as well as stretching between wall panels, columns, beams and ceiling.

"The estimated repair costs for all affected government buildings had already been submitted to the respective ministries for funding allocation," he told reporters during a meeting at the Segamat district public w...