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Malaysian Reserve
03-08-2025
- Health
- Malaysian Reserve
Jellyfish incident: Competition organiser did not refer to local authorities
IPOH — Yesterday's open water swimming competition at Teluk Senangin in Lumut, which saw some 40 participants being stung by jellyfish, was organised without referring to the local authorities. Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said the organiser should have at least consulted the Malaysian Maritime Department for information regarding the jellyfish threat in the area. 'The organiser is a private company from outside Perak. We did not know about the event… even the sports and health executive committees did not know about it. 'This is a lesson to outsiders who want to organise any activities… that they must refer to the authorities. Luckily, there were no untoward incidents this time,' he told a media conference after the presentation of Fundus Camera (a specialised instrument used in ophthalmology) for eye checks at Royal Club Ipoh here today. Yesterday, it was reported that at least 40 participants of the Teluk Senangin Open Water Swim 2025 competition were injured after being stung by jellyfish and needed hospital treatment. The organiser also confirmed that the Raja Kecil Besar, Raja Azlan Muzzaffar Shah, who is the son of the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, was one of the participants who competed in the 3-kilometre men's junior 12-19 age group. Meanwhile, Sivanesan said two of the injured participants have been discharged from Manjung Hospital, while those treated as outpatients are in stable conditions. Meanwhile, event organiser – AMMJB Swimmers Event & Clinics – posted on Facebook that Raja Azlan only suffered minor injuries to his hand and is in good condition. 'He is in good condition and healthy despite a minor injury on his hand due to being stung by jellyfish. 'Any allegations that he suffered serious injuries or that can tarnish the good name of the royal institution are baseless and an attempt to cause confusion and discredit the competition,' it added in the post. — BERNAMA
The Sun
03-08-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Jellyfish incident at Teluk Senangin competition highlights safety oversight
IPOH: The recent open water swimming competition at Teluk Senangin in Lumut, where around 40 participants were stung by jellyfish, was organised without prior consultation with local authorities. Perak Human Resources, Health, Indian Community Affairs and National Integration Committee chairman A. Sivanesan stated that the event organiser, a private company from outside Perak, failed to seek guidance from relevant agencies such as the Malaysian Maritime Department regarding potential hazards. 'The organiser is a private company from outside Perak. We did not know about the event... even the sports and health executive committees did not know about it,' Sivanesan said during a press conference after the presentation of a Fundus Camera at Royal Club Ipoh. He emphasised that this incident serves as a lesson for external organisers to coordinate with authorities before holding activities in unfamiliar locations. The competition, held yesterday, resulted in multiple participants requiring hospital treatment due to jellyfish stings. Among those affected was Raja Azlan Muzzaffar Shah, the son of the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, who participated in the 3-kilometre men's junior category for ages 12-19. Sivanesan confirmed that two injured participants have been discharged from Manjung Hospital, while others treated as outpatients remain in stable condition. Authorities have yet to announce further action regarding the oversight. - Bernama
