7 July 2025
Dummy seatbelt buckles pose a serious threat to the safety of child passengers and reflect a troubling disregard for basic road safety.
Tag: child safety
7 May 2025
While there is no foolproof method to guarantee that a child will never be forgotten on a school bus, a multi-layered approach involving strict protocols and increased awareness can significantly minimise the risk.
12 September 2024
41 police reports were lodged against GISBH from 2011 to 2024. In working with the Welfare Department, we noticed a reluctance to monitor and enforce child protection policies in religious institutions. Is religion an excuse to not enforce the Child Act?
24 July 2024
Bringing up a child in these difficult times is not easy. We can support parents with our vigilance, while we look to the authorities to improve the safety of our environments.
1 March 2024
Letter
Unsafe Child Bicycle And Motorcycle Helmets Still Available In Retail Outlets, Online Stores –– Malaysian Medical Association & Road Safety Marshal Club Of Malaysia
A 2023 study on 51 child motorcycle and bicycle helmets purchased from retail outlets or online stores found that 30 failed either current or proposed new standards by MIROS and SIRIM.
9 November 2023
Letter
How Car Manufacturers Can Help Prevent Child Deaths In Cars — Dr Amar-Singh HSS, Dr See Kwee Ching, Dr Selva Kumar Sivapunniam & Prof Dr Krishnan Rajam
Injury prevention research has shown that education and behaviour changes are poor mechanisms to prevent deaths due to thermal injury involving young children trapped in cars. Artificial intelligence or hybrid intelligence is the way forward.
26 October 2023
We must develop good habits when transporting children in vehicles, as well as counter checking mechanisms and reminders.
24 October 2023
Child car seats are proven to reduce the risk for injury in a crash by 71 to 82 per cent for children, when compared with seat belt use alone.
23 October 2023
Child car seats are specifically designed to provide children with the highest level of protection during motor vehicle journeys.