Malaysia is implementing stricter regulations for high-risk hiking trails due to an increase in rescue operations. These incidents are often linked to inadequate preparation, the use of unapproved paths, and social media trends encouraging rapid, single-day hikes. The Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department has reported a significant rise in lost hiker cases this year, surpassing half of last year's total within the first five months. These new measures aim to prevent hikers from facing exhaustion, disorientation, or becoming stranded in remote areas, which frequently necessitate extensive and prolonged search and rescue efforts. AI
RANK_REASON Policy change by a national government regarding a specific activity, not core AI.
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