TAPAH: The enforcement of permits to enter permanent forest reserves to carry out recreational activities through seasonal passes in the Bukit Kledang area, including the Kledang Saiong Forest Reserve, has been postponed until further notice, says Datuk Saarani Mohamad.

       The Perak Menteri Besar said the matter would be further discussed in the state executive council meeting next week.

       “I have informed Perak Forestry director Datuk Mohamed Zin Yusop to take note of the matter and take the necessary action,” he said after attending the Moh Mengopi programme here Monday (June 6).

       The Perak Forestry Department has recently announced that the enforcement of permits to enter permanent forest reserves in the area for the purpose of carrying out daily recreational activities through seasonal passes will take effect next month.

       According to the announcement, Malaysian citizens will be charged between RM10 and RM200 while the permit fees for foreigners are from RM400 to RM800 with a processing fee of RM20. - Bernama