Water surge tragedy: Preliminary report will be completed soon

KOTA BHARU - The preliminary report of the water surge incident involving 10 individuals at Jeram Air Putih, Chukai, Kemaman, Terengganu, will be completed soon.

Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said his party made preliminary observations and surveys at the incident scene to gather information related to the tragedy.

He said the Minerals and Geoscience Department (JMG) under his ministry was involved in the effort.

"Currently, the JMG is still conducting surveys and the police are investigating.

"So, specifics about the matter will need to wait for the preliminary report to be completed," he said at a press conference after a work visit at the Drainage System Project construction and upgrade in Kelantan at Taman Wadi Iman, Kok Lanas, here, on Monday.

Nik Nazmi also advised the public to take precautions when visiting recreational areas.

"When going to a recreational or picnic location, it is necessary to ensure that safety is a priority.

"The authorities have issued many warnings. So, obey it to prevent any accident or accident," he said.

Meanwhile, in KUALA TERENGGANU, the state government would activate a tourist safety committee following the tragedy.

The state Tourism, Culture and Digital Technology exco Ariffin Deraman said this step needed to be taken immediately to ensure that visitors to Terengganu were more sensitive to safety-related issues.

He said safety measures such as the installation of warning signs should be focused on picnic and recreation areas at risk of water head incidents.

"We will discuss the best measures to warn tourists to be more aware of issues related to safety," he said when met by reporters after visiting the family of the victims at Sultanah Nur Zahirah Hospital here on Monday.