Remembering Tsunami 2004

The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami which was caused by a magnitude 9.1~9.3
undersea earthquake took almost 300,000 lifes with Indonesia having the highest death,
followed by Sri Lanka,India and Thailand.
Malaysia recorded 68 death with Penang the hardest hit with 52 death
followed by 12 in Kedah,3 in Perak and 1 in Selangor.
A graffiti as a grim reminder of the tragedy at the coastal village of Kampung Masjid
on the dreaded day of 26 December 2004.
It is hope that with early warning system deployed
by the Malaysian Meteorological Department
loss of life in future mishaps will be minimized.

The Tsunami Monument at Kampung Sungai Muda made with boats damaged in the tragedy.

Beach front at Kampung Sungai Muda.

A hammock and stools lays waiting.

The damaged village have been fence up for the future generations to remember.

Meanwhile life goes on here after the villagers were relocated to a new homes further in land.
Scene of a night market gathering pace in the evening.

View Tsunami Monument of Kuala Sungai Muda in a larger map

Penang island suffered the most with 52 death
mostly picnickers and children playing on beaches.
At the idyllic Pasir Panjang beach of Balik Pulau,
Zulkifli Mohamad Noor lost 5 of his 7 children.

The Island of Pulau Betong.

The fishing village of Pulau Betong suffered damages too,
seen here is a newly constructed jetty.