Perak Fire Dept calls for age limits on children joining high-risk mountain expeditions
GERIK, Sept 8 — The Perak Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) recommends that the authorities review the standard op...
GERIK, September 8 — The Perak Fire and Rescue Department has urged authorities to revise the current standard operating procedure (SOP) concerning the age limit for children taking part in extreme activities and hiking expeditions in mountainous areas. Datuk Sayani Saidon, the department director, emphasized the importance of addressing this issue to minimize risks associated with such high-risk activities.
She explained that children face a greater risk of physical injury compared to adult climbers. "If there is no standard (SOP), I feel it is time for the relevant department to look at this matter more carefully and transparently so that we can limit the involvement of climbers, especially underage ones, for the safety factor itself," she declared while speaking to reporters at the Trojan Jetty, Tasik Banding.
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