‘No excuse to avoid using child safety seats’

Dr Afif (right) being briefed by Thurkah Devi on child safety seats after attending the appreciation ceremony for road safety volunteers in conjunction with the Chinese New Year.

THE public is urged to comply with the government’s announcement that child safety seats are compulsory for private vehicles beginning this year to protect infants and children.

Penang health, agriculture and agro-based industry and rural development committee chairman Dr Afif Bahardin said there would be no compromise on the child restraint system (CRS) usage, which is an important safety element.