Malaysia: FRIM canopy walkway and rover track closed

P. DIVAKARAN The Star 14 Oct 15;

PETALING JAYA: Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) has closed its canopy walkway and rover track due to extensive damage following the recent heavy downpours.

The announcement was made on FRIM’s Facebook page on Tuesday.

FRIM will be conducting a through safety assessment of the areas of Bukit Lagong Forest Reserve where the canopy walkway and rover track are located.

FRIM Corporate Head Norhayati Nordin apologised for any inconvenience caused by the incident adding that the decision was made with public safety in mind.

“We apologise for any inconvenience and appeal for understanding and cooperation from all visitors especially FRIM regular joggers to refrain from using the rover track,” she said.

She also asked all visitors to stay away from FRIM during thunderstorms and urged them to check the weather forecast before planning a trip.