NGOs urge Perak govt to fully commit towards preservation of two geoparks in Kinta Valley


IPOH: Seven non-governmental organisations (NGOs) in Perak are urging the state government to give full commitment towards the preservation of two geoparks in the Kinta Valley.

In a statement, the NCOs' representative, Meor Razak Meor Abdul Rahman (pic), said that Gunung Kanthan and Hulu Kinta Eco Park were currently facing the risk of destruction if not given any immediate attention and preservation efforts.

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