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Balancing act in preserving geosites


Too close for comfort: Aerial view of the Batu Caves limestone karst hill in Gombak, Selangor, showing development has reached its foothills without adequate buffer zone to protect the fragile cliffs. — GLENN GUAN/The Star

Tourism Selangor navigates rocky terrain while juggling between heritage and development

SELANGOR’s dream of seeking international recognition for the Gombak-Hulu Langat Geopark (GHL Geopark), a natural wonder which has already achieved national status, is facing a slight delay.

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