Student sewer death: Strict action if SOPs flouted - minister
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said her ministry has launched an investigation, stressing that there will be no compromise when it comes to the safety and well-being of all members of educational institutions.
She added that all...
Strict action will be taken in the event of non-compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), following the death of a nine-year-old pupil who fell into a sewer pit at a school in Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan, this morning.
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said her ministry has launched an investigation, stressing that there will be no compromise when it comes to the safety and well-being of all members of educational institutions.
She added that all school administrators, district education offices, and state education departments must take responsibility to ensure that facilities at educational institutions are safe and well-maintained.
“The incident is very tragic, and schools must be the safest place for children,” she said on Facebook.
Abdul Fattah Khairol Rizal, nine, reportedly died after falling into a sewer pit within the school compound.
Negeri Sembilan police chief Alzafny Ahmad said the Nilai district police headquarters received a report on the incident at about 11am.
- Bernama
