PUTRAJAYA: Those intending to go climbing or off-roading in a permanent forest reserve must get a permit from the district forest office beforehand, says the Forestry Department of Peninsular Malaysia (JPSM). Recently, it was reported that 13 off-road motorcyclists were arrested for trespassing into a permanent forest reserve in Terengganu. Mohd Ridza said those caught entering a permanent forest reserve without a permit is subject to legal action under the National Forestry Act 1984. Mohd Ridza advised those intending to do such activities to apply for a permit early as the number of permits is limited. The permit is limited to 50 people on weekdays and a maximum of 100 on weekends, depending on the forest reserve capacity, he said while adding that the fee varies based on state.

Source: The Star October 10, 2021 01:41 UTC