Overnight camping, hiking allowed at half capacity - Forest dept

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KUALA LUMPUR: Camping and hiking activities involving overnight stays whether done privately or with family members are allowed but limited to half th...

Camping and hiking activities involving overnight stays whether done privately or with family members are allowed but limited to half the total capacity.

“For instance, the capacity of the campsite in Sungai Pauh, Cameron Highlands, is set at 70 people compared with its maximum capacity of 150 people, while the number of people allowed for picnic and camping activities at Commonweatlh Forest Park, Rawang, is set at 100 at any one time compared with its maximum capacity of 250 people.

Therefore, he said that visitors are required to submit an application to carry out activities in the forest eco parks and state parks via the online application system or obtain an entry permit directly through the state forestry departments. He added that extreme sports activities such as motorcross, ATV, mountain bike, rock climbing, paragliding as well as rope activities such as abseiling and wall climbing which were previously banned have also been allowed.

 

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