Pay attention to public safety, Gerakan tells state government Press Statement by Penang Gerakan Youth Chief Oh Tong Keong June 14, 2011 Penang Gerakan regrets the latest incident of a Briton who fell into an uncovered part of a drain in Batu Ferringhi on Sunday, saying the state government should pay attention to public safety. Penang Gerakan Youth chief Oh Tong Keong said public safety was of paramount importance and there should be concerted efforts to prevent such incidents. “It is the state government’s duty and responsibility to see to it that public places including the beaches, pavements and walkways in the Batu Ferringhi tourism belt are safe,” said Oh in a statement. Oh said uncovered drain holes and uneven surfaces at pavements and walkways are potential risks for pedestrians and road users. Oh said this latest mishap and the incident of a five-year-old girl who was hit by a galloping horse along the beach in Batu Ferringhi on June 5, coupled with the triple...
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