Lives lost due to negligence

The bodies of the the children whp were fopund drowned in a pool which is a former bauxite mining area in Kampong Sungai Karang, Kuantan, yesterday.pix: courtesy of the State Fire and Rescue Department.

THE tragic incident on Saturday where three children drowned in a disused bauxite mining pool in Taman Sungai Karang Jaya, Kuantan (pic) has revealed the lack of safety awareness and law enforcement in this country.

It is very unfortunate that innocent lives were lost due to the negligence of various parties including parents, the local community and the authorities.