The SK Dipang teacher recalled that he was among a handful of people who jumped into the Kampar River to save the pupils after the suspension bridge gave way.
“I will never forget that day as I watched so many pupils fighting against the strong current to stay afloat,” he said after accepting a certificate of appreciation from Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Asst Comm Mohd Din Rajad during the firemen’s annual gathering at the Gopeng Fire Station Tuesday.
The certificate was given in recognition of his heroic efforts during the Oct 26 incident last year.
Three schoolchildren attending the 1Malaysia camp in Kuala Dipang – N. Dina Deve and M. Devatharshini, both 11, and V. Divyashree, 12 – drowned after the suspension bridge collapsed.
The 34-year-old said he instinctively jumped into the river and managed to save three schoolchildren and a civilian who had wanted to help, from being swept away.
“I never thought this could happen,” he added.
“I almost drowned as I was holding on to two schoolchildren while trying to make it to the riverbank.”
When asked how he felt about receiving the certificate, Mohd Sharif said although he appreciated the gesture, he was not proud to receive the award because three pupils had lost their lives.
“I would have been proud if the three had been saved,” he said.
January 26, 2010
Heroic teacher honoured
The SK Dipang teacher recalled that he was among a handful of people who jumped into the Kampar River to save the pupils after the suspension bridge gave way.
“I will never forget that day as I watched so many pupils fighting against the strong current to stay afloat,” he said after accepting a certificate of appreciation from Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Asst Comm Mohd Din Rajad during the firemen’s annual gathering at the Gopeng Fire Station Tuesday.
The certificate was given in recognition of his heroic efforts during the Oct 26 incident last year.
Three schoolchildren attending the 1Malaysia camp in Kuala Dipang – N. Dina Deve and M. Devatharshini, both 11, and V. Divyashree, 12 – drowned after the suspension bridge collapsed.
The 34-year-old said he instinctively jumped into the river and managed to save three schoolchildren and a civilian who had wanted to help, from being swept away.
“I never thought this could happen,” he added.
“I almost drowned as I was holding on to two schoolchildren while trying to make it to the riverbank.”
When asked how he felt about receiving the certificate, Mohd Sharif said although he appreciated the gesture, he was not proud to receive the award because three pupils had lost their lives.
“I would have been proud if the three had been saved,” he said.
“I will never forget that day as I watched so many pupils fighting against the strong current to stay afloat,” he said after accepting a certificate of appreciation from Perak Fire and Rescue Department director Asst Comm Mohd Din Rajad during the firemen’s annual gathering at the Gopeng Fire Station Tuesday.
The certificate was given in recognition of his heroic efforts during the Oct 26 incident last year.
Three schoolchildren attending the 1Malaysia camp in Kuala Dipang – N. Dina Deve and M. Devatharshini, both 11, and V. Divyashree, 12 – drowned after the suspension bridge collapsed.
The 34-year-old said he instinctively jumped into the river and managed to save three schoolchildren and a civilian who had wanted to help, from being swept away.
“I never thought this could happen,” he added.
“I almost drowned as I was holding on to two schoolchildren while trying to make it to the riverbank.”
When asked how he felt about receiving the certificate, Mohd Sharif said although he appreciated the gesture, he was not proud to receive the award because three pupils had lost their lives.
“I would have been proud if the three had been saved,” he said.
January 14, 2010
Principals directed to step up security in schools
The Education Ministry has instructed all school principals and headmasters nationwide to step up security at their schools after a Molotov cocktail was thrown at the guardhouse of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Convent here Sunday.
Education Director-General Tan Sri Alimuddin Mohd Dom said Monday they had been reminded to abide by circular 4/2002 on the implementation of the safe school programme in handling matters related to the security of schools and students.
"The school security guards have also been directed to enforce tighter control in their areas. They must contact the police immediately if there is anything suspicious," he told reporters after visiting SMK Convent here.
He said that generally, security at SMK Convent and other schools in the country was good and the safety of students was assured and teachers and parents need not worry about Sunday's incident.
Meanwhile, Perak Mentri Besar Perak Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir reminded politicians not play up the arson attacks on several churches for political mileage.
All parties, including the media, should play their role and make national security and peace their priority, he said after visiting the St Louis Catholic Church, located next to SMK Convent, which was believed to be the target of the attack.
A Molotov cocktail was also thrown at the All Saints Church in Jalan Taming Sari Sunday but there was no damage done in both incidents. - Bernama
Education Director-General Tan Sri Alimuddin Mohd Dom said Monday they had been reminded to abide by circular 4/2002 on the implementation of the safe school programme in handling matters related to the security of schools and students.
"The school security guards have also been directed to enforce tighter control in their areas. They must contact the police immediately if there is anything suspicious," he told reporters after visiting SMK Convent here.
He said that generally, security at SMK Convent and other schools in the country was good and the safety of students was assured and teachers and parents need not worry about Sunday's incident.
Meanwhile, Perak Mentri Besar Perak Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir reminded politicians not play up the arson attacks on several churches for political mileage.
All parties, including the media, should play their role and make national security and peace their priority, he said after visiting the St Louis Catholic Church, located next to SMK Convent, which was believed to be the target of the attack.
A Molotov cocktail was also thrown at the All Saints Church in Jalan Taming Sari Sunday but there was no damage done in both incidents. - Bernama
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