KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- The recent tragedy involving a water surge at Sungai Pertak in Kuala Kubu Bharu near here must serve as a turning point in water recreation safety, with stricter preventive measures, including the temporary closure of high-risk sites during adverse weather conditions, to prevent similar incidents from recurring.
KKB Waterfall Tragedy Must Be Turning Point In Water Recreation Safety - Lee Lam Thye
IKATAN, Kuala Kubu Bharu, waterfall, Northeast Mon
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Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye urged authorities to implement stricter safety measures, including temporary closures of high-risk sites, following a water surge at Sungai Pertak that killed five people and left three missing.
- The incident at Sungai Pertak in Kuala Kubu Bharu claimed five lives, with three individuals still missing.
- Lee advised the public to avoid water activities during heavy rain and monitor weather forecasts before outdoor trips.
- He called for improved coordination among agencies like MetMalaysia and NADMA to enforce timely safety warnings.
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