Gunung Ledang National Park closed temporarily due to leptospirosis cases


TANGKAK: The Gunung Ledang National Park has been ordered to close for two weeks following reports of leptospirosis cases in the district.

According to the Johor National Parks Corporation, the national park and the Gunung Ledang waterfall are closed to the public from June 27 until July 10.

"The closure was due to reports of leptospirosis cases in the Tangkak district. The move is taken as a precautionary measure and to ensure public safety.

"The closure will also facilitate the cleaning process of the area," it said in a statement on Thursday (June 27).

The corporation added that samples have been collected from the national park and waterfall for further action.

"The directive for the closure comes from the Tangkak district health department under Section 18 (1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease Act 1988," added the statement.

Leptospirosis, commonly known as rat urine disease, is an infection caused by the Leptospira bacteria typically found in the urine of animals such as rats.

Symptoms include headaches, muscle aches, jaundice, vomiting, diarrhoea and skin rashes.

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