SELANGOR releases its preliminary nationwide geopark with a dimension of 112,955 ha extending all through Gombak and Hulu Langat areas.
Named the Gombak Hulu Langat (GHL) Geopark, it contains 31 geosites, with 20 web sites recognized as eco- and geo-tourism places with all-natural and geological landscapes.
Held at Gua Damai Extreme Park in Batu Caves, Gombak, the launch occasion was officiated by
Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
Tourism Selangor leads the GHL Geopark, which is sustained by quite a few very important federal authorities and space companions, consisting of technique 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 one geopark situated inside a metropolis location in Malaysia.
“This is in contrast to most different geoparks, that are primarily situated in rural areas.
“Its recognition of GHL as a National Geopark is one other vital achievement for the nation, notably 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 truly been created to meet worldwide standards whereas sustaining the placement’s all-natural landscapes.
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari claimed the state sustains efforts that tailor-made within the course of lasting jobs and affect vacationer in line with 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 occasion was likewise stored together with the yearly Gua Damai circus on the extreme park, the place website guests can get pleasure from quite a few extreme sporting actions comparable to mountain climbing and flying foxes.
