The order to close campsites, recreational forests is still in effect – JPNS
SHAH ALAM: The Selangor State Forestry Department (JPNS) has informed that the order to close all picnic spots, camping sites and recreational forests under the management of the department is still in effect until a period to be announced later.
Its director Datuk Ahmad Fadzil Abdul Majid said the ban follows the order to close all picnic and camping places in Selangor, issued by the Selangor Government Secretary’s Office on Dec 17 following bad weather and the monsoon season.
He said those found guilty of violating the order could be fined up to RM30,000 or imprisoned for not more than five years or both.
In addition, JPNS also issued a Notice of Instruction to Close Operations in all recreational forest areas under its management.
“This notice was issued since last October and is still in effect until a period to be announced later.
“This notice is also in line with Section 47 of the Enactment (Application) of the Selangor State Forestry Act 1985 (Amendment 2018) which is about the prohibition of any individual entering a permanent forest reserve without a valid permit,” he said in a statement.
