IPOH: The Perak Fire and Rescue Department has been constantly monitoring locations that are deemed to be high-risk areas of water surge incidents, says state director Sayani Saidon.
WEAR the right shoes. Check the weather first. Bring enough drinking water. If you are not familiar with the terrain, go with someone who is. All this advice and more had been drummed into my head since I first started hiking more than 10 years ago.