The Ultimate Guide for Malaysian Forest Permit Application; Hiking Permit Malaysia

The Ultimate Guide to Apply Hiking Permit in Malaysia

While hiking has become a trending hobby of Malaysians from all walks of life, many are unaware of the requirement of applying for a permit when hiking in certain areas. On the other hand, those who are aware of it are uncertain about the correct ways to apply for a hiking permit for their forest activities.

What makes it confusing is that every state has their own methods for permit application. While some states have convenient online permit applications or services, some “advanced” regions are still using “ancient methods”.

This page covers the general and some specific guidelines for applying for a forest permit as a hiker, based on my first hand experience and other sources.

[Last updated: 22nd May 2024]

Why Apply Permit?

While it seems troublesome to apply for a permit just to have a relaxing hike, we need to understand the importance of permit application in Malaysia forest reserve:

  • To maintain the beauty and quality of the forest and hiking trails: In order to avoid damaging the natural landscape, some forest trails limit the number of hikers to reduce the impact on the environment. As much as we love nature, did you know that hiking actually damages the environment? Each step we take in the forest contributes to soil erosion, muddiness, vegetation damage, trail extension and widening. The permit application ensures that the number of visitors in the forest does not exceed the quota.
  • For your own safety: The involvement of permit applications and police reports let the authorities know when you are entering the forest and what time you would be expected to exit.
  • For insurance claims in the event of an accident: Having a forest permit is vital when making a police report to claim for the insurance.
  • To be updated and advised on the forest trail: The forestry officers will inform you on any maintenance work or trail closure due to natural disasters (eg. landslides or fallen trees). For safety reasons, the forest may also be inaccessible by the public during windy or monsoon seasons.
  • To be a law abiding citizen: From time to time, we see news reports of hikers getting caught entering forest reserves without a permit. Anyone caught entering a permanent forest reserve without a permit is subject to legal action under the National Forestry Act 1984, which includes a fine up to RM10,000 or a 3-year imprisonment. Let’s all be a good responsible hiker, and not give hiking a bad reputation.

Hiking Permit Guides For Malaysia States (Peninsular)

1) Negeri Sembilan Hiking Permit - Mostly On The Spot

Let’s start out with a crowd’s favorite. Negeri Sembilan is one of the most convenient states for hikers. Most of the mountains here have a park ranger counter to buy permits on the spot, right before your hike. The cost is RM5 per pax. Popular hiking spots with permit counters includes:

Gunung Datuk

Gunung Angsi

Trans Yamtuan Antah (Datuk – Rembau – Gagak)

Gunung Besar Hantu & Gunung Hantu Kecil (Kenaboi National Park)

Gunung Berembun & Telapak Buruk

Bukit Batu Sawa (no counter but sometimes there are officers there to issue permits, apply in advance to be safe)

Bukit Senaling

Bukit Baginda

Forest Jeram Tengkek (Free)

Gunung Tampin (Free)

Lenggeng Forest Reserve (Free)

De Bana Recreational Park (Free)

Serting Ulu Recreational Park (Free)

PD Forest Sg Menyala

There are exceptions which you need to apply permit in advanced:

  • Trans Naning (Datuk – Tampin) (PHD Negeri Sembilan HQ)
  • Gunung Pasir (PHD Negeri Sembilan Timur / HQ)
  • Gunung Jono (PHD Negeri Sembilan Timur / HQ)
  • Trans Seri Menanti (Jono & Pasir) (PHD Negeri Sembilan Timur / HQ)
  • Jeram Enggang & Jeram Tiga Lapis (PHD Negeri Sembilan Utara / HQ)
  • Bukit Batu Beras (PHD Negeri Sembilan Utara / HQ)
  • Also advisable for any large group bookings

For advanced permit applications in the Northern Negeri Sembilan (Jelebu) areas ONLY, which includes Bukit Batu Sawa, Bukit Batu Beras, Jeram Enggang and Hutan Simpan Pasoh (Gua Pelangi), you may contact the forestry officer, Puan Shima, via WhatsApp at +6012 942 5094 to check for availability and the procedures. After that, you can bank in the payment to their CIMB account no. 8004433398 (Name: Bendahari Negeri, N.S) and WhatsApp the bank in slip to Puan Shima. She will then email you the receipt and Borang 6.

2) Pahang Hiking E-Permit Online Application

Next, let’s move on to some states with online hiking permit application systems. One of these states is Pahang. Their E-Permit online hiking application is available at System e-Ekopark. You can log into the system using your identity card number. A single person can apply for the whole group for the activity. Applications have to be made at least 7 days before the activity. The cost is RM10 per pax. After applying online, you can check the current status of your application. Note: In the E-Permit system, you may leave the guide details empty, and the forestry will assign a local mountain guide for you upon approval. The new site now supports online banking payment.

Here are the hiking spots you can apply though the E-Permit system:

Gunung Rajah via Chamang

Pine Tree Trail & Twin Peak

Rompin Trail

Abu Suradi Trail

Gunung Semangkok

Gunung Suku

Gunung Cantik & Gunung Centuk

Gunung Sweetenham

Gunung Cecil

Gunung Penelope

Gunung Berembun

Gunung Tapis

Gunung Yong Belar

Gunung Benom

Mager Trail

Gunung Pass & Yellow

Gunung Nuang via Janda Baik

Gunung Bukit Tajam

Gunung Tangga

Gunung Bukit Bujang

Bukit Tininyau

Bukit Lantamu

Gunung Bukit Chandan

Gunung Berluat

Gunung Centuk

Bukit Mentigi

Gunung Pass

Gunung Rock

Bukit Bersulit

Bukit Batu Terus

Gunung Hantu

Bukit Jerut

Bukit Rimas

Other Taman Eko Rimba (full list here)

For Taman Negara and Mount Tahan, check out our Gunung Tahan post for the booking methods.

For Bukit Repin via Janda Baik, you have to contact Bentong District Forest Office directly to apply for the permit. (read the post for the details)

For Cameron Highlands hiking trail, you would need to contact Cameron Highland District Forestry Office (+605 491 1384) first to check if the quota of the number of hikers has been reached. These are the places:

  • Gunung Irau
  • Gunung Siku
  • Gunung Brinchang

Here comes the tough part: To make payment. The online system does not support online payment. Payment has to be made via Bank Draft or Postal Order (Wang Pos) to ‘Pengarah Perhutanan Negeri Pahang’, and to be sent to the relevant Forestry District Office. (Check out the guide on making payment via Bank Draft and Postal Order at the end of this page)

For the other Taman-taman Eko Rimba (except for Jerangkang), payment can be made at the entrance during the actual day itself. For Taman Eko Rimba Jerangkang Waterfalls, however, you are still required to apply for a permit in advance just like the other mountains. Check out our Jerangkang Waterfalls post to learn more.

For mountains under Cameron Highlands District (Irau, Suku, Siku, Sweetenham, Cecil, Brinchang), it is tricky because the forestry office does not accept postal money or bank drafts thru Pos Laju anymore. They require hikers to come to their office to hand over the payment directly to them before the hiking date. (Note: Not sure if it’s still the same now)

3) Perak Hiking E-Permit Online Application

The next state using online hiking e-permit applications is Perak, here is the link. Being a role model state, Perak Forestry Department upgraded their system in April 2021 to support JomPay online payment service. Way to go!

Perak Hiking Permit Online

Through the online system, you can also see the current quota available after choosing the location and the date.

The cost of permit ranges from RM10 to RM20 per pax.

Starting from June 2022, there will also be an option to apply for a seasonal permit for the forest reserves in Bukit Kledang, Kledang Saiong Forest Eco Park, Kinta and Manjung District. Here are the costings of the seasonal permit:

Malaysian:

Children (under 18)

RM100

Adult (18 and above)

RM200

Foreigner:

Children (under 18)

RM400

Adult (18 and above)

RM800

These are the hiking spots you can apply though the E-Permit system:

Bukit 300

Bukit Batu Suloh

Bukit Gelok

Bukit Kledang

Gunung Alai

Gunung Bah Gading

Gunung Banlak

Gunung Batu Bujang

Gunung Batu Putih

Gunung Behrang

Gunung Besar (Ulu Ringat)

Gunung Bieh

Gunung Bintang

Gunung Biong

Gunung Bubu

Gunung Bujang Melaka

Gunung Chabang

Gunung Chante

Gunung Chepar

Gunung Chondong Geliting

Gunung Chondong

Gunung Chondong Geliting

Gunung Gerah

Gunung Hijau

Gunung Inas

Gunung Kabut

Gunung Kenderong

Gunung Kerjul

Gunung Kinjang

Gunung Korbu & Gayong

Gunung Lang

Gunung Lebah

Gunung Liang

Gunung Nam Nam

Gunung Papulut

Gunung Pas

Gunung Peninjau

Gunung Pulut

Gunung Rambong

Gunung Raya

Gunung Rayu

Gunung Relau

Gunung Roil

Gunung Sambau

Gunung Sanggul

Gunung Semanggol

Gunung Suku

Gunung Suku (Trans Jerging)

Gunung Sunting Buloh

Gunung Titiwangsa

Gunung Tok Bereh

Gunung Tumang Batak

Gunung Ulu Jernih

Gunung Ulu Kinjor

Gunung Ulu Sepat

Gunung Ulu Sungkai

Gunung Ulu Teras

Gunung Yong Belar

Gunung Yong Yap

Trans Titiwangsa 

Direct application to district office required:

Bristol Brigand RH755 Crash Site

4) Hiking Permit Application for Selangor

Here comes the most advanced state of them all (irony intended). No online permit application system, and payment methods are still from the old world (like other states except for NS and Perak). One thing to celebrate is that they now have a standardized forest permit application form you can download here (location: https://forestry.selangor.gov.my -> Info Awam -> Gerbang Perkhidmatan Awam -> Muat Turun -> Permit). To apply, fill up the form and either send it to the respective forestry district office’s email address, or print them out in three copies and do a walk-in submission and payment to the right district office counter. For the email method, once they reply to you with the approval, you will still need to make the payment either through counter walk-in, or by sending money through bank draft or postal order (wang pos).

Below are the details of the forestry district offices and the hiking spots associate with them:

Pejabat Hutan Daerah Hulu Selangor

Email: phdhuluselangor@yahoo.com

Payment counter working hours: 8am – 12pm (off Friday)

Gunung Semangkok

Gunung Ulu Kali

Bukit Genting Cin Cin

Gunung Rajah via KKB

Bukit Tunggul

Pine Tree Trail

Gunung Ulu Semangkok

Bukit Hulu Telang

Bukit Genting Chabang

Bukit Hulu Bakau

Gunung Rawang Matahari

Gunung Semangkok Gap

Bukit Boyan

Gunung Ulu Lenik

Bukit Chorocho

Bukit Irdom

Bukit Kutu

Bukit Kunong

Bukit Unyang

Bukit Hulu Kalong

Bukit Menggaru Mati

Bukit Batu Pahat

Bukit Takun

Air Terjun Setinggi

Lata Medang

Lata Macau

Air Terjun Lubuk Kawah

Bukit Ketumbar (Probably permit not needed now)

Pejabat Hutan Daerah Selangor Tengah

Email: phdseltgh@yahoo.com

Payment counter working hours: 9am – 12.45pm; 2.15pm – 4pm (off Friday)

Gunung Nuang via Pangsun

Bukit Repin

Gunung Hitam

Bukit Resam Ambat

Bukit Payong

Bukit Angkau

Bukit Bangkong

Bukit Batu Bulan

Bukit Broga

Bukit Chinchang Sebarau

Bukit Genting Jemeloi

Bukit Gumpang

Bukit Moyang Kaban

Bukit Chenuang

Bukit Lapan Belas

Genting Bidai

Bukit Hulu Rumput

Bukit Lagong

Bukit Saga

Genting Peres

Bukit Apek

Bukit Batu Tabor

Bukit Kembara

Bukit Batu Chondong (closed)

Bukit Pematang Kuang

Bukit Sapu Tangan

Bukit Resam

Air Terjun Ulu Perdik

Air Terjun Lepoh

Air Terjun Lubuk Tedung @ Sofea Jane

Air Terjun Sungai Pisang

Pejabat Hutan Daerah Pantai Klang

03-33716326

Payment counter working hours: 8am – 1pm; 2pm – 4.30pm (for Friday: 8am – 1pm; 2.45pm – 4.30pm)

Bukit Jugra

(This district office does not accept email approval first and pay later. You can either make a walk-in application, or mail the application form and payment together to them.)

On-the-spot payment of entrance fee/permit can be made for Kanching Waterfall and Chiling Waterfall.

5) Kelantan Hiking Permit Online Application

For Kelantan Forestry, they do not have their own e-permit system, but are utilizing Google Forms and Google Doc for permit applications to enter Kelantan Forest Reserves.

For permit application and collection at Kelantan Forestry Department Office in Kota Bharu, you may apply through this Google Forms.

If you would like to apply and collect your permit at other Kelantan Forestry District Offices (Gua Musang / Tanah Merah / Machang), you may fill up this Word Document and send it to kelantanecopark@gmail.com. Below are the hiking spots with the district offices:

Pejabat Hutan Jajahan Kelantan Selatan (Gua Musang)

Pejabat Hutan Jajahan Kelantan Barat (Tanah Merah)

Pejabat Hutan Jajahan Kelantan Timur (Machang)

Charlie

Yong Belar

Yong Yap

Tok Nenek

Berhid

Aler

Warpu

Swettenham

Kayung

Tangga

Bukit Tajam

Bedung

Kuar

Biluh

Chamah/ Ulu Sepat

Gunung Rabong

Gunung Shoid

Berlumut

Bubu (Perak)

Gerah (Perak)

Siku (Pahang)

Gunung Kub

Gunung Baha

Gunung Ayam

Gunung Che Tahir

Gunung Saji

Gunung Tera

Gunung Nyelit

Gunung Stong

Gunung Beirut

Gunung Anak Noring

Gunung Noring Timur

Gunung Basor

Gunung Berhid

Gunung Berangkat

Gunung Junction

Gunung Kambing

Bukit Gua Kambing

The costs of hiking permits in Kelantan forest reserve are RM5 per pax (valid for a month) for Malaysians, and RM30 per pax (valid for a month) for foreigners.

6) Kedah i-Forest Online Hiking Permit Application

Kedah forestry has their own online permit application system, called ‘i-Forest’. Simply create a new application, fill in your details and select the forest location. At the end of the process, a QR code will be generated for you to show it to the forestry staff at their district office counter to make the payment.

Again, the online application is very easy, but one still has to make payment at the specific forestry department district office. Here are the hiking spots:

Air Terjun Lebai Husin (Air Terjun Sg Kechik)

Bukit Merah

Bukit Farkir Terbang

Gunung Bintang

Gunung Jerai

Gunung Machinchang

Jeti Kilim

Jeti Kubang Badak

Kubuk Semilang

Ulu Muda

7) Johor Hiking Permit & Mountain Guide Requirements

Hikes in Johor that require permit:

Gunung Arong

Cash/Wang Pos/Bank Draft

Malaysian: RM10/pax

Foreigner: RM30/pax

  • Pejabat Hutan Daerah Johor Timur, Mersing
  • Pejabat Renjer Hutan Endau

Gunung Sumalayang

Gunung Muntahak

Gunung Panti

Gunung Panti Barat

Batu Tenggek

Pelepah Kiri

Cash/Wang Pos/Bank Draft

Malaysian: RM10/pax

Foreigner: RM30/pax

  • Pejabat Hutan Daerah Johor Selatan, Johor Bahru
  • Pejabat Renjer Hutan Kota Tinggi

Gunung Pulai

Cash/Wang Pos/Bank Draft

Malaysian: RM10/pax

Foreigner: RM30/pax

  • Pejabat Hutan Daerah Johor Selatan, Johor Bahru
  • Pejabat Renjer Hutan Kulai

Gunung Bekok

Gunung Maokil

Cash/Wang Pos/Bank Draft

Malaysian: RM10/pax

Foreigner: RM30/pax

  • Pejabat Hutan Daerah Johor Utara, Segamat
  • Pejabat Renjer Hutan Labis

Gunung Belumut

Gunung Chemendong

Gunung Gua Rimau

Cash/Wang Pos/Bank Draft

Malaysian: RM10/pax

Foreigner: RM30/pax

  • Pejabat Hutan Daerah Johor Tengah, Kluang
  • Pejabat Renjer Hutan Sembrong

Gunung Banang

Gunung Lambak

Bukit Berdiri, Bukit Botak Dan Bukit Payong

Cash/Wang Pos/Bank Draft

Malaysian: RM10/pax

Foreigner: RM30/pax

  • Pejabat Hutan Daerah Johor Tengah, Kluang

Hikes that require / not require mountain guide (MGP: Malim Gunung Perhutanan). Special thanks to a reader who provided this info after 2 months of contacting Johor’s forestry:

DISTRICT FOREST OFFICES

LIST OF HIKING TRAILS / MOUNTAINS / HILLS

MGP (need / not needed)

DISTRICT FOREST OFFICE (NORTHERN JOHOR)

Pejabat Am, Jalan Awang,  85000 Segamat

Phone: 07-931 2141 / Fax: 07-931 7518

Civil District: Daerah Kecil Labis,

Muar, Segamat & Tangkak

Renj Office: Labis, Ledang, Muar & Segamat

1.        Gunung Bekok, Segamat (Closed)

2.        Gunung Maokil, Batu Pahat 

DISTRICT FOREST OFFICE (CENTRAL JOHOR)

Pejabat Am, Bangunan Kerajaan,

Jalan Pejabat Kerajaan 86000 Kluang

Phone: 07-772 5944 / Fax: 07-772 0844

Civil District: Batu Pahat, Kluang &

certain part of Labis Kecil

Renj Office: Bekok, Madek, Sembrong  &

Yong Peng/Batu  Pahat

1.        Gunung Belumut, Kluang

2.        Gunung Chemedong, Kluang

3.        Gunung Gua Rimau, Kluang

4.        Gunung Banang, Batu Pahat

a) Hiking trails

b) Tarmac Road

5.        Gunung Lambak, Kluang

6.        Bukit Payung, Bukit Botak, Bukit Berdiri, Batu Pahat

7.        Bukit Bindu, Batu Pahat

8.        Bukit Inas, Batu Pahat

X

X

X

X

X

DISTRICT FOREST OFFICE (SOUTHERN JOHOR)

JKR 35, Jalan Bukit Timbalan,

80000 Johor Bahru

Phone: 07-224 2211 / Fax: 07-223 2112

Email: hutanjohor_selatan@johor.gov.my

Civil District: Johor Bahru, Kota Tinggi, Kulai & Pontian

Renj Office: Johor Bahru, Kota Tinggi, Ulu Sedili & Kulai

1.        Gunung Muntahak, Kota Tinggi

2.        Gunung Panti, Kota Tinggi

3.        Gunung Panti Barat, Kota Tinggi

4.        Batu Tenggek, Kota Tinggi

5.        Pelepah Kiri dan Bukit Sisek, Kota Tinggi (Closed)

6.        Gunung Pulai, Kulai

a) Hiking trails

b) Tarmac Road

7.        Gunung Sumalayang, Kota Tinggi

X

DISTRICT FOREST OFFICE (EASTERN JOHOR)

Pejabat Am, Aras 3,

Kompleks Pejabat-pejabat Kerajaan,

Jalan Ibrahim,  86800 Mersing

Phone: 07-798 1030 / Fax: 07-799 5352

Civil District: Mersing

Renj Office: Emas, Endau, Lenggor & Mersing

1.        Gunung Arong, Mersing

2.        Gunung Janing, Mersing

8) Other Peninsular States (Perlis, Penang, Malacca, Johor, Terengganu)

For the following states, you may refer here or the tables below, as I do not have any additional useful information.

Wang Gunung

RM5/pax

  • Pejabat Perhutanan Negeri Perlis, Kangar, Perlis
  • Kompleks Basikal Lasak, Sungai Batu Pahat, Perlis
  • Kaunter Tiket Gua Kelam, Perlis

HS Bukit Kerajaan

HS Laksamana

RM5/pax

Request to be addressed to: Pengarah Perhutanan Negeri

Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Pulau Pinang, Tingkat 34, Komtar, 10000 Pulau Pinang

Bukit Batu Lebah

RM5.00/pax

Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Melaka 06-231 6095

Gunung Melaka (Bukit Gapis)

RM5.00/pax

Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Melaka 06-231 6095

Bukit Beruang

Permit not required

 

Gunung Tebu

Gunung Sarut

RM5/pax

Pejabat Hutan Daerah Terengganu Utara

Gunung CBL (Chemerong, Berembun & Langsir)

Bukit Bauk

RM5/pax

Pejabat Hutan Daerah Terengganu Selatan

Gunung Gajah Terom

Gunung Lawit

Gunung Kachang

Gunung Tembat

Gunung Bongsu

Bukit Batu Kapal

Bukit Tok Gunung

Bukit Belawan

RM5/pax

Pejabat Hutan Daerah Terengganu Barat

Hiking Permit Guides For East Malaysia (Sabah & Sarawak)

In Sabah and Sarawak, the hiking spots and national parks have varied procedures of getting a permit. Many of the nature parks and reserves have counters where you can buy your entry ticket or permit on the spot, while some require advance application.

9) Sabah

In Sabah, many of the nature parks and their substations have an office or ticket counter, where you can get your permit on the spot. This usually applies to nature parks where you could visit for a simple day trip. Sabah nature parks are categorized into Terrestrial Parks and Marine Parks:

Terrestrial Parks

Marine Parks

Kinabalu Park

Crocker Range Park

Tawau Hills Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park

Pulau Tiga Park

Turtle Islands Park

Tun Sakaran Marine Park

Sipadan Island Park

Tun Mustapha Marine Park

For some heavier activities, such as climbing a big mountain or a multi-day jungle trekking, you may need to apply in advance with the relevant park ranger office. For example, you can walk-in and get a permit to hike around Kinabalu Park, but to climb Mount Kinabalu located in that same nature park, there are things to book in advance.

The general way to check on how to get a permit, is to contact the park office of that nature park for enquiry. Click here and scroll down for the specific contacts of the parks, you may also contact Sabah Parks HQ and they might provide you the contact details of the ranger at the relevant park office or substation for further enquiry or to book the trip. In some places within the nature parks, Sabah Parks has also appointed the local tourism community to handle the bookings and permit applications (eg. Mount Nungkok, Maragang Hill & Tawai Waterfall).

Here are some of the places in Sabah I have covered:

10) Sarawak

In Sarawak, the nature parks and forest reserves are under Sarawak Forestry. Below are the nature parks and nature reserves of Sarawak:

Nature Parks

Nature Reserves

Bako National Park – Kuching

Gunung Mulu National Park – Miri

Niah National Park (Niah Caves) – Miri

Lambir Hills National Park – Miri

Similajau National Park – Bintulu

Batang Ai National Park – Sri Aman

Gunung Gading National Park – Lundu, Kuching

Kubah National Park – Kuching

Loagan Bunut National Park – Miri

Tanjung Datu National Park – Sematan, Kuching

Talang Satang National Park – Sematan, Kuching

Maludam National Park – Sibu

Santubong National Park – Kuching

Matang Wildlife Center – Kuching

Sama Jaya Nature Reserve – Kuching

Semenggoh Nature Reserve – Kuching

Wind Cave Nature Reserve – Kuching

Fairy Cave Nature Reserve – Kuching

Bukit Lima Nature Reserve – Sibu

Piasau Nature Reserve – Miri

Bukit Sembiling Nature Reserve – Limbang

Bukit Hitam Nature Reserve – Limbang

While most of the parks have offices or counters to buy your permit on-the-spot, Sarawak Forestry prepared a very useful map markers with links for more details and contacts:

How to make Payment via Bank Draft or Postal Order (Wang Pos)

This is based on my first-hand experience to make payment using both bank drafts and wang pos. It is a forgotten form of an ancient technique, used by our ancestors for money transactions. Although this technique is no longer relevant with the existence of more efficient modern systems, the government of Malaysia stands strong in upholding the value for preservation of traditions. (hats off, mocking intended)

Wang Pos (Postal Order) for Hiking Permit

Let’s first talk about sending a ‘wang pos’ for hiking permit applications. Most, if not all, of the state’s forestry departments, accept only wang pos from Pos Laju, a postal delivery service in Malaysia. Going to one of the Pos Laju counters tends to be quite convenient for some of us, based on one’s location.

However, many forestry departments require applicants to send the total amount of permit fees in one single slip of the wang pos. Here comes the problem, as no one really uses wang pos anymore, Pos Laju has discontinued the supply of the slips and is clearing the existing stocks until they run out. There may not be an existing amount you need to pay for your permit anymore… (Unless they accept a combination of slips, for example, RM5+RM5+RM5=RM15. But still, the slips are going to be extinct)

Bank Draft

When Wang Pos does not work, we move on to using bank drafts for hiking permit applications. While bank drafts have not reached the point of extinction, yet, people usually use it for transactions with a very large amount of money. So, do expect a weird look from the bank officer when you submit a RM5 bank draft, that charges you an addition of RM5.65 for stamp duty and commission fee (fee may vary among banks).

Bank Draft sample for hiking permit payment

Here is a sample of the Bank Draft application form from Public Bank. You fill up the beneficiary’s details based on the instruction from the forestry (eg. BENDAHARI NEGERI SELANGOR). The other details of the receiver such as account number and address are not needed to be filled in. Next, fill in your details in the application/sender sections and the amount of the permit fee to be sent. Lastly, submit the bank draft application form to the counter for processing and they will hand you a banker’s cheque.

It is not done yet, as you need to send this cheque to the forestry office via postage. And most of the forestry offices require you to mail it through Pos Laju Express only. To mail it via Pos Laju Express, you may go to a Pos Laju outlet, or a Pos Laju authorized agent, such as a MBE outlet. This would cost you another RM6-9 for the mailing fee within Klang Valley.

Hiking Permit Runners / Mountain Guides (advertising space)

With such an inconvenient process just to have a relaxing hike, many hikers prefer to approach runners to help them apply for a hiking permit. Some forests require a certified nature guide and it may be difficult to find one.

Are you a runner for any of the hiking permit applications in Malaysia? Or are you a certified mountain guide? Here is an advertising space for you to promote yourself, for people to contact you for your services. If you are interested in advertising your services here, please apply through this form.

Contact

Service Areas

Services & Pricing

Mr Example 1 (runner)


WhatsApp: 01x xxx xxxx

FB: facebook page

Email: example1@gmail.com

  • Hulu Selangor
  • Selangor Tengah
  • Hiking permit application (submission and collection for customers) + permit submission to police station
  • RM30 per group application or RM5 per individual + permit cost

Ms Example 2 (guide), ABC Adventure


Tel: 01x xxx xxxx

Website: example.com

Email: example2@gmail.com

  • Kelantan Selatan (Gua Musang)
  • Kelantan Barat (Tanah Merah)
  • Certified nature guide (RM200 per trip)
  • Hiking permit application (RM20)
  • Porter service available (RM180 8kg)

Epilogue

While it may be complicated and annoying to obtain a permit to enter the forest for a relaxing hike, we still have to put in our best effort to adhere to the standard operating procedure, both for the welfare of our forests, and to prevent our favorite activities being banned, with access to the nature taken away from us. Also, do read about why we need to apply permits on the top section of this page.

Please bear in mind that the content here serves only as a guideline based on the information I gathered from my experience and research. While I have spent a lot of time and resources to obtain these information, there may be details that could be inaccurate, or become outdated. There will be efforts to update this page from time to time.

If you have additional information, or notice something wrong in my content, it would be great if you could leave a comment below, or reach out to me directly. Let’s continue to enjoy and preserve nature!

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*Captain Planet passing by* Remember, please take care of our environment, and please don’t destroy the Nature. Leave no trash behind and take back only photos and memories (and also some trash if you can). Walk on the designated path and stay in the middle as much as you can, so that the exposed soil doesn’t spread/corrode further. BE ONE WITH NATURE *flies away*

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2 thoughts on “The Ultimate Guide to Apply Hiking Permit in Malaysia Forest Reserves”

  1. Great content, great job putting all the useful information together in one place!
    The article mentions that hiking guide (malim) is mandatory in Selangor starting 2023. I understand the same rule now has been applied in some other states as well?

    1. Thanks Petr.
      I think some states are implementing it but it’s kinda messy info at the moment. Would need more research before I can update if other states have started the some thing or are just planning to start it in the future.

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