More signboards warning people swimming where is prohibited will be put up at popular beaches
From Saturday, more lifeguards will be stationed at Pantai Sepat, Pantai Batu Hitam, Balok and Cherating. Just a week ago, lifeguards had been stationed at Teluk Chempedak.
State Civil Defence Department director Colonel Che Othman Husin said between four and six lifeguards would be assigned to the beaches between 9am and 7pm during the weekends and public holidays.
He said there had been an increase in the number of picnickers and swimmers frequenting these less-known beaches.
"Teluk Chempedak has always been a popular swimming spot. But now, people are going to other beaches because Teluk Chempedak and Cherating have become too crowded."
Che Othman said the lifeguards would raise red warning flags at the beaches and warn people about the danger of huge waves or bad weather.
"I hope the public will give their full cooperation. If we work together we can prevent untoward accidents.
"Our lifeguards are skilled. They know first aid and CPR (cardio pulmonary resuscitation) in case of emergencies," he said.
Che Othman said there were plans to build new beach towers.
"The number of picnickers have been increasing and we need more towers. We will also maintain the existing structures. The red warning flag poles will be replaced and more signboards will be put up."
Last month, five people died in three separate drowning incidents at Pantai Sepat here, while a 12-year-old student drowned at Pantai Batu Hitam on Monday.
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