I was alert by a hiker friend who hike at Tabur regulary as she stays only stone throw away from the beautiful hills. I am sadden by this irresponsible act and vandalism. I am totally against any kind of
gratiffi and certainly not on our wonderful and beautiful heritage. Why can't they admire nature and leave it intact.? I always encourage my hikers buddies to follow the hiker's creed which is:-
TAKE ONLY PICTURES,
LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS
KILL ONLY TIME.
I suspect these are not nature lovers or hikers, they are just tourist, who come and go. They are the likes of those who saw it no wrong to throw rubbish out of their cars while driving. I wish there are laws to percecute such wrong doers.
LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS
KILL ONLY TIME.
I suspect these are not nature lovers or hikers, they are just tourist, who come and go. They are the likes of those who saw it no wrong to throw rubbish out of their cars while driving. I wish there are laws to percecute such wrong doers.
Take a look at these photos and you will see why I am so mad and sad at the same time.
photos credit: Agnes Tan
Hi Johnnie, I fully agree with you. These are people who do not appreciate nature and all it's beauty, and spoiling it with acts of vandalism.
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, isn't there a game or forest warden to keep an eye these places? Maybe bring it up to the respective authorities?
But I guess there'll always be people who know no better. Pity.
But it's good to know there are people like you who enjoy the great outdoors.
You have fun, and keep well.
Lee.
Hi Lee,
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately in Malaysia, there is not much action done by the authorities. Besides most of the ranger are not even fit. I have seen some overweight ones. At one of the climb one of the students injured herself and my friends were the one who end up carrying her downhill.
The only reason the rangers are there in some hills were to collect fees, which I doubt will go to where it is suppose to go. That is Malaysia for you.
Yes, I've seen similar cases here.. Some people just thought it's fun to do such acts =_=
ReplyDeleteHayley,
ReplyDeleteI guess there are such kind of people everywhere. They never think their action will deprive others(and maybe the future generation) of enjoying nature . I called them sick people.
Some people are just artistic, perform crafting and draw graffiti. But please do it on the right place, i.e canvas or designated wall??
ReplyDeleteThose above are just selfish vandalism acts, tsk, tsk!
This type of people is very uncivilized.
ReplyDeleteYvonne& Sheoh Yan,
ReplyDeleteNo one carry paint up a mountain unless they are up to mischief. Usually they are only brave when in group.