The Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD) and the Office of Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation, and Sustainability express their deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the families of the victims and the people of Myanmar and Thailand following the tragic, devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on March 28, 2025.
Dr. Afroz Shah, a Geoscientist at the Faculty of Science in UBD, shared his expertise during an interview with Sky News, emphasising the geological factors behind such catastrophic events. He highlighted the role of the Sagaing Fault in Myanmar and the region’s vulnerability to seismic activity, urging greater preparedness and resilience measures in Southeast Asia.
UBD stands in solidarity with Myanmar and Thailand during this time of immense sorrow and pledges to support recovery efforts wherever possible.