Deep dive into water safety
THINKING about water safety in our fast-developing, flood-prone cities?
Wondering what really makes a swim teacher qualified, and what could happen if they aren't?
In Episode 9 of the Life & The City podcast, hosts Aida Ahmad and Farid Wahab make waves with a conversation on aquatic education and safety.
Joining them is Wong Foong Inn, founder of Swimming Teachers Association of Malaysia (STAM) and Aquatic Star Academy.
Together, they do a deep dive into the often overlooked responsibilities of swim instructors, from the legal duty of care to the need for certification in a highly unregulated landscape.
Wong also shares the emotional journey that drove her to champion water safety for everyone and how STAM is setting the standards by emphasising the need to obtain certifications in CPR and live-saving techniques.
Also discussed is Malaysia's drowning statistics and why water literacy is a public health issue and not just a personal skill.
From policy reform to parental advice, this episode is a must-listen for educators, parents and anyone who has ever stepped near a swimming pool.
The Life & The City podcast series airs fortnightly, spot- lighting issues that matter to urbanites.
Catch the full episode on www.youtube.com/@thestaronline/podcasts or www.thestar.com.my/metro
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