Padang, Jan. 28 -- The West Sumatra Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), along with the Ombudsman and the governments of Agam and Tanah Datar districts, decided to impose a permanent ban on trekking activities on Mount Marapi.

Speaking in Padang, West Sumatra, on Tuesday, West Sumatra BKSDA Head Lugi Hartanto noted that the volcano is currently classified at Level II danger status, which restricts activities within a three-kilometer radius of its crater.

He then emphasized that the hiking trail closure is intended to protect individuals from possible volcanic threats.

However, Hartanto highlighted that the authorities may re-evaluate the decision if the mountain's volcanic activities decline.

"Of course, we will review this ...