Kuala Lampur, April 18 -- I refer to the article "Outdoor activity SOPs must be preventive, not reactive, says Lee Lam Thye after Kedah drowning."

First and foremost, I echo the deep sense of loss expressed by Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. The deaths of two trainee teachers at Pantai Merdeka are a profound tragedy, and his call for a more proactive and preventive safety culture in outdoor activities is both timely and necessary.

However, I respectfully suggest broadening our analysis of this incident beyond the current focus on standard operating procedures (SOPs) for outdoor programmes alone.

Initial reports indicate that a storm and big waves caused some of the kayaks to capsize during the activity. Crucially, the two victims were later foun...