Public urged to avoid high-risk areas during monsoon season

Interesting exhibit: Mohammad Hamdan (right) visiting an exhibition booth during the opening of a seminar on the Uniform Building By-Law (Amendment 2021) at Persada International Convention Centre in Johor Baru.

JOHOR BARU: Local authorities should put a temporary stop to recreational activities in high-risk areas such as mountains, hills, rivers and beaches, because of the monsoon season, says the Fire and Rescue Department director-general.

“We understand that it’s the year-end holiday now, so many families are planning for leisurely activities in certain areas, but we hope that such plans be deferred for a while as a precaution,” said Datuk Seri Mohammad Hamdan Wahid.