IPOH, Nov. 27 -- The Perak Forestry Department (JPNPk) will conduct an accident and disaster risk study for hiking areas to identify danger zones and preventive steps to be taken, following the death of a climber in Gunung Liang last month.

Perak Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad told the State Legislative Assembly today that the initiative will also explore the use of real-time monitoring systems for high-risk hiking sites.

"These studies will allow the authorities to identify high-risk sites and improve preventive measures.

"At the same time, the use of real-time monitoring and assessment systems will improve response efficiency in the event of untoward incidents," he said.

Saarani was responding to an oral question asked by ...