Selangor Sultan states Gombak-Hulu Langat geopark as state’s initial nationwide geopark

SELANGOR releases its initial nationwide geopark with a dimension of 112,955 ha extending throughout Gombak and Hulu Langat areas.

Named the Gombak Hulu Langat (GHL) Geopark, it includes 31 geosites, with 20 websites identified as eco- and geo-tourism locations with all-natural and geological landscapes.

Held at Gua Damai Extreme Park in Batu Caves, Gombak, the launch event was officiated by

Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

Tourism Selangor leads the GHL Geopark, which is sustained by numerous vital federal government and area companions, consisting of strategy Malaysia, the Department of Mineral and Geoscience (JMG), Kajang Municipal Council, Ampang Jaya Municipal Council, and Selayang Municipal Council.

Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad claimed the GHL Geopark is the only geopark located within a city location in Malaysia.

“This is unlike most other geoparks, which are primarily located in rural regions.

“Its recognition of GHL as a National Geopark is another significant achievement for the country, particularly Selangor.

“This is the nation’s seventh geopark under the Geopark Development Programme by the Federal Government,” he claimed.

With ambitions for UNESCO Global Geopark acknowledgment in 2028, the GHL Geopark has actually been created to fulfill worldwide criteria while maintaining the location’s all-natural landscapes.

Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari claimed the state sustains efforts that tailored in the direction of lasting jobs and influence tourist according to the First Selangor Plan (RS-1).

“There is a high demand for eco and geotourism among tourists, and the state government is confident that the Gombak Hulu Langat Geopark will be the key component in promoting tourism attractions that preserve their natural landscape,” he claimed.

The launch event was likewise kept in combination with the yearly Gua Damai circus at the severe park, where site visitors can enjoy numerous severe sporting activities such as rock climbing and flying foxes.