The campsite operator has been facing problems in applying for a campsite license, and Penang's social development and non-Islamic affairs executive councilor Chong Eng urged the government to introduce policies and guidelines to manage campsites as soon as possible to let campsites operators operate legally.
Chong said although the government's role is to set guidelines and regulations for new businesses, it has yet to provide permits or licenses to campsite operators.
Campsite license is not under the jurisdiction of government agencies
Camping is currently a booming new business with increasing market demand, but the government has not been able to catch up with the market demand and has yet to set guidelines, and regulations and issue licenses for camping operators.
Camping operators want to operate campsites legally, but campsite licenses are not under the jurisdiction of all government departments, leaving them with no way to apply.
The landslide at Batang Kali campsite was a painful lesson. People need to be more aware of safety, and the government should introduce a policy and guidelines for managing campsites as soon as possible.
