Malaysia cracks down on social media hiking trend after jump in numbers needing rescue
Malaysia is implementing stricter hiking regulations, including mandatory guides and bans on 'compressed hikes,' following a 30% increase in rescue operations. Officials attribute the rise in emergencies to social media trends that encourage hikers to prioritize content creation over safety.
File photo of a hiker crossing a rope bridge in Borneo. Malaysia is cracking down on a social media-driven hiking trend. File photo of a hiker crossing a rope bridge in Borneo. Malaysia is cracking down on a social media-driven hiking trend. Malaysia Malaysia cracks down on social media hiking trend after jump in numbers needing rescue Officials are banning some ‘compressed hikes’ which involve walkers tackling demanding routes in short timeframes
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