SHAH ALAM: All waterfall recreational areas in permanent forest reserves in Selangor have been closed with immediate effect until further notice due to unpredictable weather conditions.
The Selangor Forestry Department said the closure was ordered on safety grounds as changing weather conditions could increase risks to visitors.
“The public are prohibited from entering the closed waterfall areas or carrying out any recreational activities at these locations while the closure order remains in force.
“Legal action may be taken against anyone who defies the closure order,” it said in a statement posted on Facebook today.
The department also advised the public to comply with the order and avoid visiting waterfall recreational areas to protect themselves and their families.
Further information on the closure is available on the department’s official website at http://www.forestry.selangor.gov.my.
The closure comes amid heightened safety concerns following a water surge at Sungai Pertak in Kuala Kubu Baru on Nov 9, which swept away eight people.
Five bodies have been recovered, while three people remained missing as of Nov 11. Another 26 people who were stranded near the river were rescued.
The Fire and Rescue Department has advised the public to postpone water-based recreational activities, including swimming, bathing, picnicking and camping at rivers, rapids, waterfalls and irrigation canals throughout the 2026/2027 northeast monsoon season.
It warned that unpredictable weather and prolonged heavy rain could cause sudden rises in water levels, strong currents and water surges.