KUCHING: All childcare centres should suspend outdoor activities in hot weather to ensure the well-being of children, particularly those under three, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
The Women, Family and Community Development Minister said children at childcare centres should remain in sheltered areas and not be exposed to high temperatures, which could pose health risks.
“Operators should keep children in protected areas. They shouldn’t be taken outside to play during hot weather,” she told reporters at the Bank Rakyat Riang Ria Syawal event here yesterday, Bernama reported.
Nancy also emphasised the role of parents in keeping their children safe and preventing excessive exposure to the heat.
She said children should be taught about the dangers of hot weather, so they can take appropriate precautions.
She added the Social Welfare Department has 4,785 personnel deployed nationwide, including 150 counsellors and psychology officers, to support communities affected by the heat.
