KUCHING, Oct 15: A deteriorating wooden handrail along a staircase frequently used by students of SJK (C) Sg Apong in Selangan Batu has been replaced with a sturdier metal railing following concerns from parents and residents over children’s safety.
Kuching South City Council (MBKS) Mayor Dato Wee Hong Seng said the improvement was made after parents and residents raised concerns about the condition of the handrail, which students regularly use when walking to school, particularly in the early morning.
He said the wooden railing had deteriorated over time, with some students reportedly sustaining injuries from splinters.
“For adults, this may look like a small matter, but when children use this route every day, we have to look at it from their point of view.
