KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 — A proper set of guidelines for camping activities has been long overdue, industry players and avid campers said, following the tragic landslide at the Father’s Organic Farm campsite along the Batang Kali-Genting Highlands road last month.
Staying alert for potential risks and weather conditions is also crucial for campers to stay safe, the camper said. "Instead of creating new camping guidelines, the government or local council or the campsite owner should play their part to alert or update the campers on the campsite condition from time to time.”
Ning added that aside from an emergency plan, it might be helpful if camp operators could send campers a checklist of appropriate gear to have on hand and safety precautions during the payment process to educate possible dangers. "There should be camping guidelines that take the safety factor as a high priority. In determining this, relevant government authorities must declare areas where such camping should and should not be allowed,” the environmentalist said.
The problem is there is no Rangers that should be placed for outdoor activities. Surely there will be a certain group will say NO BUDGET. Of course no budget because CORRUPTION IS IMPORTANT
After losing 31 lives.... then they can think of a way out to prevent it from happening again....good lah.... Actually whatever disaster strikes is caused by the careless attitude of the people themselves....educate yourself to be more considerate of the environment.
Totally agree. Campsites must be registered. In addition, it shld be reviewed periodically to ensure the site is safe & hygenic. And subsequently, all campers must register their personnel details on-line to a portal where Safety Authorities hv access to. Its a huge task ahead.