{"id":3145,"date":"2024-06-26T10:45:14","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T10:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3145"},"modified":"2024-06-26T10:45:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T10:45:14","slug":"stricker-regulations-to-boost-safety-in-water-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/?p=3145","title":{"rendered":"Stricker regulations to boost safety in water activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" data-id=\"3146\" src=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot_20240626_183238_google4171878357413415656-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot_20240626_183238_google4171878357413415656-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot_20240626_183238_google4171878357413415656-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot_20240626_183238_google4171878357413415656-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/holidaysabah.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/screenshot_20240626_183238_google4171878357413415656.jpg 814w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) has urged Sabah&#8217;s tourism authorities to revise policies and rules following a recent drowning incident involving a 25-year-old Chinese national at Mamutik Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The victim was part of a group of seven beginner divers supervised by three dive masters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Satta Chairman Datuk Seri Winston Liaw criticised the current practice, suggesting a one-to-one policy where each tourist is paired with a dive master for enhanced safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liaw emphasised that many tourists often ignore or are too excited to heed instructors&#8217; warnings, which heightens risks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He called for this precautionary measure to be incorporated into tourism laws with strict enforcement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding and adhering to the Tourism Act is vital for a safe and healthy industry, he said, noting that many authorities and agents violate section 5 (2) of the Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Licensed travel agents play a crucial role in advising and ensuring tourists&#8217; safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liaw warned that most accidents occur with unlicensed operators who offer cheaper, unauthorized services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He highlighted cases of individuals using NGO bodies to arrange tours for Chinese tourists online, misleading them into thinking these were legitimate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Liaw urged the Sabah Tourism Board to regularly engage with industry players to maintain lawful and safe operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He stressed the need for licensed and regulated tour operations to protect holidaymakers and uphold industry standards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Sabah Association of Tour and Travel Agents (Satta) has urged Sabah&#8217;s tourism authorities to revise policies and rules following a recent drowning incident involving a 25-year-old Chinese national at Mamutik Island. 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