What specific hiking activities are banned in Selangor?

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Suspension of Specific Hiking Activities in Selangor's Permanent Forest Reserves

The Selangor State Forestry Department has suspended applications for "trans hiking" and "hiking compress" activities within the state's Permanent Forest Reserves, effective July 1. This measure specifically targets high-risk, trail-based activities, particularly those involving multi-day excursions or cross-country treks.
Identification of Banned Activities

The suspension explicitly applies to "trans hiking" and "hiking compress" itineraries. These types of activities are characterised by their engagement with remote sections of forest reserves, often including overnight stays and possessing limited emergency access points.
Rationale Behind the Suspension

This decision was precipitated by a series of hiking-related incidents occurring in recent months. Notable events that have heightened safety concerns include the 14-day disappearance of Jaslinda Saludin on Gunung Batu Putih in May and the fatality of Nur Izzati Humaira Azizul on Bukit Changkat Asa. An additional incident involving a Singaporean national on Gunung Datuk further highlighted the inherent risks associated with these remote trails.
Scope and Enforcement of the Suspension

The suspension encompasses all applications for these specific activities across Selangor's Permanent Forest Reserves. Violators face potential prosecution under Section 47 of the Enactment on the Application of the National Forestry Act 1985, with penalties that could include a maximum fine of RM30,000, imprisonment for up to five years, or a combination of both. The duration for which this suspension will remain in effect has not yet been specified.

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