PUTRAJAYA: The Camping Site Planning Guidelines (GPP) prepared by the Local Government Development Ministry are ready and will be distributed to local authorities nationwide soon, says its Minister Nga Kor Ming.
The comprehensive guidelines will be a reference for campsite operators in relation to licence applications, to ensure that such recreation areas are safe for visitors, he said.
“The safety of the site – by determining the appropriate distance from restricted areas, the topographical conditions and so forth – are among the important aspects included in the guidelines.
“Despite the recommended guidelines, natural disasters will occur unexpectedly. So, no matter how detailed our guidelines, if a natural disaster like an earthquake were to occur, we cannot run away,” he told reporters after officiating at the Bring Your Own Programme here yesterday.
The GPP was made following the landslide incident in Batang Kali in December last year, taking into account the views and feedback from various relevant agencies including local authorities and campsite operators.
A total of 92 victims were involved in the incident that occurred on Dec 16, which saw 31 people killed and 61 survivors.
Nga also called on parents to pay attention to safety when planning a vacation with the family at the end of the year as the weather could be unpredictable.
On the programme by the Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management Corporation, Nga said it was a followup to the #Don’tUseCampaign which was implemented since October 2018 in conjunction with the National Recycling Day to raise public awareness on plastic waste and avoid the use of single-use plastic bags. — Bernama
