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SECURITYJul 29 · 11:22 UTCSCMP CHINAIman Muttaqin Yusof

Malaysia clamps down on social media-fuelled hiking risks

Malaysia is tightening controls on high-risk hiking routes due to a growing rescue burden linked to poor preparation, unauthorized trails, and social media-driven summit attempts. The Fire and Rescue Department reported 52 cases involving 114 individuals, prompting measures to curb grueling 'compressed hikes' completed in a single day.

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