The committee comprises experts from the Public Works Department (PWD), Penang Island Municipal Council (MPPP), Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP), the Department of Environment (DOE), the Mineral and Geo-Science Department, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and the Institute of Engineers Malaysia(IEM).

what committee? apparently this committe is to:
“gather information on such guidelines from other earthquake-prone countries like [...]