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Mon, Oct 25, 1999 - Page 1 News List

Experts blame design after more schools crumble

QUAKE DAMAGE Two quakes in the past month have damaged or leveled over 900 schools. Engineers say this highlights the neglect of strict construction standards

By Stephanie Low  /  STAFF REPORTER

The Ministry of Education is also working to upgrade the quake resistance standard for school buildings and is planning to recruit university professors and students specializing in relevant fields to help monitor future school construction projects.

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