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Fine up to RM 10,000 or imprison not exceeding two years

Sabah parks are now smoke-free zones

Smoking is now banned in public parks in Sabah.
Public parks in Sabah was gazetted as no-smoking zones on Feb 1, 2017.
Beginning June 1 2017, full enforcement was implemented, whereby offenders can be fined up to RM 10,000 or imprisoned not exceeding two years if convicted.

Smoking in public parks is no longer allowed when the Control of Tobacco Product (Amendment) Regulations 2017 came into force on Feb 1, 2017
Smoking is also banned in :
1- air-conditioned food outlets,
2- open air public transport stops
3- stadiums.

Public parks means any open area for the purposes of leisure and recreational containing soft or hard landscapes, or both, such as pedestrian paths, playing fields, game courts and playgrounds except an open public car park. The National Health Morbidity Survey (NHMS) in 2015 found that the prevalence of smoking was 22.8 per cent among Malaysians, while Sabah recorded the highest percentage of smokers with 28.4 per cent.


KAWASAN HUTAN SIMPAN
KAWASAN HUTAN SIMPAN
KERAJAAN NEGERI SABAH
MADAI BATURONG
VJR107F (MOSTTN)

KELAS VI (VJR)
KELUASAN : 3,436.50 HA
GN NO: 4/1984
RUJ. PETA : 107/211A-99194605



Area: 3,436.5 hectares
About 50km from Lahad Datu or about 15km from Kunak
Madai Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre is classified as Class 1 forest reserve
Madai is basically a bird cave where the popular bird nest delicacy originates, while the Baturong Cave is riddled with several caverns containing ancient coffins.


Madai Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre
Madai Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre
50km from Lahad Datu
15km from Kunak
The forest recreation centre, located strategically along the Lahad Datu-Tawau Highway, serves as an important rest-stop for long-haul travelers.
The surrounding forest consists of various forest types; MDF, limestone vegetation and ultramafic vegetation. This interesting combination of various forest types can be exploited to educate locals on forest conservation. An well-managed environment education programme can be established for this purpose.


Madai Baturong Forest Reserve Nature CentreMadai Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre


Madai Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre
Lahad Datu
Activities in Madai Baturong Forest Reserve Nature Centre

Explore Madai cave
Familiarize with flora and fauna endemic to Madai area
Canopy walkway
Scenic Waterfalls
Dip in a cool crystal clear streams


Natural vegetation map of Madai Baturong VJR
Natural vegetation map of Madai Baturong VJR
(Vergin Jungle Reserve)


Entrance Fee: RM1.00/pax
Visiting Hour: Pre-arrange with the Kunak Regional Forestry office
Getting There:
From Kota Kinabalu - Lahad Datu by Air (MAS) - 55 minutes
From Kota Kinabalu - Lahad Datu by Bus - 7 hours

Further Information:
Kunak Regional Forestry office
P.O.Box No 2
91207 Kunak
Tel: 60 89 851863
Fax: 60 89 851862


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