Selangor, Johor, Perak, Sabah and Kedah have the highest number of reports, based on 2024 data.
Earlier in July, two brothers were rushed to hospital after eating snacks laced with rat poison near their home in Labu Besar in Kulim, Kedah.
“Our annual data in 2023 showed that the total number of poisoning calls increased from 2,913 in 2022 to 3,153 in 2023. Most cases involved children aged below four years,” she said on July 14.According to Ms Sulastri, based on the 2024 data, Selangor, Johor, Perak, Sabah and Kedah were the top five states with the highest number of reports.
“However, the majority of unintentional cases, such as accidental ingestion of poison involving children, were preventable. “Only professionals can handle poisons to get rid of pests, like rats, because it is dangerous if the items are not properly labelled. Dr Abu Hasan Samad, chairman of the Malaysian Federation for Occupational Safety and Health, said pesticides or any poisons used in the home or workplace should be stored responsibly.
“At the same time, parents must be sensitive to their children’s behaviour. If the situation happens to adults, they know when to seek help, but children may keep it to themselves.Dr Abu Hasan, who is also president of the Academy of Occupational and Environmental Medicine Malaysia, advised those with pest issues at home or in agricultural areas to seek professional help.
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