Once in a while, we’ll hear the news regarding lost children on the news.
For us parents, all we can feel is the sadness the parents of the victims must’ve felt.
Though the loss of these children is sad and terrifying to endure, Malaysia now has a tool to aid in these cases.
And it may help you as well.
The NUR Alert
The ‘NUR’ in the name may have been invoked as a girl’s name for most of us.
But it is, in fact, short for the term National Urgent Response (NUR) Alert.
This initiative was made by the Royal Malaysia Police and released in January 2011.
The purpose of this alert system is to protect children 12 and under from exploitation, violence and neglect.
In Malaysia, the public may receive information regarding a missing child through messages.
With this, everyone may know the most recent information regarding the missing children.
Here’s how to get the NUR Alert services on your phone:
How the Amber Alert Came to Be
It all started on Christmas of 1996 in Texas, United States of America.
Nine-year-old Amber Hagerman went out on a bike ride with her little brother from their grandmother’s house.
They stayed close to the house, not going farther than 300 metres.
But as Amber wanted to venture to an abandoned grocery store parking lot, her brother decided to go back.
Not knowing what happened to her sister.
Four days later, her body was found near a creek; her kidnapper has yet to be found until today.
Texan mum Diana Simone came up with the idea after this case.
She stated: ‘If Americans already received alerts for weather and civil defence events, Simone thought, “Why wouldn’t they do it for this?”‘
Thus, the Amber Alert was born.
Keeping Your Child Safe
Despite the scares, there are many ways to keep your child safe when outside.
One of which is to teach your child about stranger danger.
Teach your child to avoid strangers or anyone with whom they’re not familiar when outside.
Another way is to have a family password.
You and your family may create a password, consisting of a word only all of you know.
Then, if a stranger approaches your child, have them ask what the family password is.
If they’re not able to answer, your child may know that person isn’t family.
Lastly, simply keep the distance short.
Always keep your child close to you.
And always have your eyes on them at all times.
Stay By Their Side
We understand that parenting can be a struggle. Albeit a joy at the same time.
And our children may often want to maximise their playtime, especially when outdoors.
But though we may be worried, it doesn’t mean we need to halt things altogether.
With ample supervision, your child can still have fun.
Be safe out there and keep your children close, parents!
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice from Motherhood. For any health-related concerns, it is advisable to consult with a qualified healthcare professional or medical practitioner.
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