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Article: Fire safety awareness drive to target teenagers
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- February 8, 2002
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New Straits Times
02-08-2002
Fire safety awareness drive to target teenagers
Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2*
Section: National
KUALA LUMPUR, Thurs. - The Housing and Local Government Ministry is targeting teenagers in its fire safety awareness campaigns this year.
Minister Datuk Seri Ong Ka Ting said a recent survey revealed that people of this age group were less aware of fire safety at home.
"In that study, teenagers between 12 and 18 years old were found to have lower fire safety awareness compared to adults aged 19-54.
"So we have to go to the schools to intensify fire safety awareness campaigns," Ong told a Press conference after launching a national-level fire prevention week in Taman ...