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Malaysia Tightens Hiking Rules
Malaysia is banning certain 'compressed hikes' after a social media trend led to an increase in adventurers needing rescue. The government aims to prevent accidents and ensure hikers’ safety.
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The Guardian
Officials are banning some ‘compressed hikes’ which involve walkers tackling demanding routes in short timeframesMalaysia’s government is tightening hiking rules nationwide after a social media trend left increasing numbers of adventurers needing to be rescued when they became lost or stra
2026-08-03 01:03 UTC