Devotees and tourists thronging the main chamber of Batu Caves during Thaipusam. The annual Hindu festival fulfils the culture and tradition criterion that is required of Batu Caves to be a heritage site.
THE Friends of Batu Caves Coalition says political will is needed to preserve the Batu Caves reserve and its eco-system, which is in danger of extinction.
The coalition, comprising the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) and several non-governmental organisations, are concerned over the conservation of the limestone flora and fauna of the Batu Caves reserve area.
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