Beware of headwater phenomenon in rivers, waterfalls, says don


KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Recreational and ecotourism spots located in the vicinity of rivers and waterfalls have once again started attracting crowds now that movement restrictions have been eased under the National Recovery Plan in several states, including those located in the Klang Valley.

However, many people, in their excitement to go swimming, tend to ignore the safety aspects, which is the reason why cases involving drowning in rivers and waterfall areas are reported frequently.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Johor polls: Come back and vote, Anwar urges Johoreans working outside state
Malaysia welcomes US-Iran understanding to end hostilities, urges swift peace deal
Increase in special grant proves federal commitment to strengthen Sabah's rights, says Armizan
Three nabbed for selling fake MCs
Bangladeshi man who fled bail pleads guilty to illegal diesel possession
Search for missing Kemaman fisherman enters fifth day with no new leads
Mara, MISC partner to develop maritime professionals
Prisons Dept officer charged for role in Taiping prison riot, five others facing internal action
Cook pleads not guilty to unlicensed possession of over 14,000kg of cooking oil
Malaysia, Uzbekistan agree on committee to explore agricultural investment

Others Also Read