Terengganu aims to make Gunung Berembun an international tourism destination

The Terengganu state government is set to transform Gunung Berembun in Dungun into a premier international tourist attraction by 2027, aligning with the "Visit Terengganu Year 2027" campaign. This ambitious plan involves a multi-faceted approach, including organizing various events and fostering collaborations with media outlets to promote the area's unique appeal.

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Its waterfall is extraordinary. Although I have never seen it before, those who have reached the location acknowledge its beauty. That's why we want to promote Gunung Berembun not only domestically but also internationally.

A recent two-day Media Exploration Program to Gunung Berembun, which included 39 participants, seven of whom were media representatives, served as a key initiative to introduce the destination to both domestic and international audiences. Datuk Razali Idris, Chairman of the State Tourism, Culture, Environment, and Climate Change Committee, expressed his enthusiasm after his first trek up the mountain. He noted the area's significant potential, particularly its well-preserved tropical rainforest and one of Southeast Asia's highest waterfalls.

"Its waterfall is extraordinary. Although I have never seen it before, those who have reached the location acknowledge its beauty. That's why we want to promote Gunung Berembun not only domestically but also internationally," Razali stated during the program. He emphasized the state government's commitment to sustainable development, ensuring climber safety and environmental preservation remain paramount. To safeguard the delicate ecosystem, the number of daily climbers is strictly controlled in consultation with the State Forestry Department.

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We do not want the number of climbers to reach hundreds at one time because it can affect the cleanliness, the climbing trails, and the forest ecosystem.

Currently, access is limited to approximately 70 climbers per day, with plans to potentially increase this to 100 if conditions permit. "We do not want the number of climbers to reach hundreds at one time because it can affect the cleanliness, the climbing trails, and the forest ecosystem," Razali explained. The government is also assessing the need for essential facilities, such as restrooms, near the climbing routes. Gunung Berembun, standing at 1,108 meters above sea level, is part of the popular Chemerong-Berembun-Langsir (CBL) trekking route, renowned as a top hiking destination in Hulu Dungun. Its primary strengths lie in its pristine rainforest, untouched by logging, and its clean water sources, which are safe to drink.

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The forest here is still preserved, wildlife is undisturbed, and the water is clean enough to drink. These are the advantages we need to maintain.