Hiking, Camping And Jungle Trekking To Be Allowed Again Starting Monday!

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We’re sure you’ve missed the outdoors and if you’re hoping to take a hike or a jungle trek, be sure to mark down 15^th June on you calendars because these forest activities will be allowed once again!

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Since the MCO was set in place on 18^th March, we’ve all been doing our part to stop the spread of COVID-19 by staying home.

Now that we’ve spent almost three months being responsible, we’ve officially found ourselves in the Recovery Movement Control Order phase where more sectors are allowed to be opened to the public.

According to Peninsular Malaysia Forestry Department director of Forest Eco-Parks and State Forest Parks Mohd Yussainy Md Yusop, forest activities like hiking, camping and jungle trekking will be allowed from 15^th June.

However, this will only be allowed for day trips and in groups of not more than 20 people.

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These precautionary measures are put in place as the COVID-19 infection is still not over yet and there is a possibility that those entering the forest would bring the virus along with them, the director added.

“If they get sick or show symptoms like a fever in the forest, it will endanger the rescue team, who will have to make the necessary preparations, including the personal protective equipment (PPE), to rescue them,” he told Bernama.

If you’re keen on carrying out forest activities during the RMCO, the director suggested going to Gunung Irau and Mossy Forest in the Cameron Highlands and Gunung Ledang in Johor.

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However, it’s important to note that water activities such as swimming in public pools and at waterfalls, and extreme sports like motor cross ATV, mountain bike, rock climbing, paragliding, abseiling, and wall climbing are still NOT allowed during the RMCO.

Organisational motivational camps and summer camps in the forest area is also not allowed, the director added.

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If you’re planning to go hiking, be sure to pay attention to the SOPs and follow the guidelines that have been set.

Well, we know what we’ll be doing next week, what about you?

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Stay safe and stay updated with the latest COVID-19 news here: https://en.syok.my/covid-19

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