Drownings: Tourism body calls for stricter measures

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Kota Kinabalu: Tourism authorities in the State have been urged to take a serious approach to tackle safety issues in the wake of yet another drowning incident.

The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents made the call following the drowning of a Chinese national, 25, while diving around Pulau Mamutik, off here, on Saturday.“Three dive masters handling seven beginner divers isn’t enough to ensure the safety of tourists, especially beginners who don’t know much about the dangers under the sea.

He said the authorities should impose a one-on-one policy, meaning one dive master handling one tourist.“This is to ensure that even if the tourist doesn’t understand instructions and performs a dangerous move, the dive master can stop him immediately. Most accidents happened when tourists hired unlicensed operators who offered cheaper prices, he added.

 

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