Perak Forestry Department bans day hikes and compressed climbing on high-risk mountain routes, requiring longer minimum durations for safety.
IPOH: The Perak Forestry Department (JPNP) has imposed an immediate ban on day hikes and compressed hiking activities on several high-risk mountain routes across the state.
In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, JPNP said the decision was made following a risk assessment of the affected routes and terrain conditions, with climber safety being the primary consideration.
Among the routes affected is the Mount Korga trail via the Mount Korbu-Mount Gayong route, which now requires a minimum climbing period of three days.
The Trans Spencer Chapman route, which passes through Mount Bar Gading, Mount Kak and Mount Batu Putih, must be completed over a minimum period of five days.
Other routes subject to the restriction include the Trans Jerging route (Mount Suku–Mount Irau), Trans Batu (Mount Batu Putih–Mount Batu Bujang–Mount Kak–Mount Batu Dara) and Trans Slim (Mount Liang East/West–Mount Chondong Geliting–Mount Tumang Batak), all of which require a minimum climbing period of three days.
According to JPNP, the Trans Titiwangsa V1 route, which includes Mount Korbu, Mount Gayong and Mount Yong Belar, must be completed over at least five days.
For the Trans Beratih route, involving Bukit Berapit, Mount Rayu and Mount Batu Putih, it now requires a minimum climbing duration of four days.
“Any changes or amendments to the list of routes will be updated from time to time based on the department’s assessment,” the statement said.
JPNP warned that failure to comply with the directive could result in the immediate suspension and blacklisting of the Forestry Mountain Guide (MGP) identification of those involved for a period of six months or longer, depending on the circumstances.
The department advised the public to refer to its official portal https://www.perakforestry.gov
