5 holiday activities that could be risky during the monsoon season


Ensure you put on a life jacket while travelling in a speedboat. Photo: The Star/Ronnie Chin

It is the school holidays, and most parents are trying to make the best of the year-end break by organising memorable outings with their children.

However, you might want to be extra careful if you're planning a trip to the waterfalls, hilly campsites or beaches during the monsoon season.

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