# Malaysia Clamps Down on Social Media Hiking Trend After Rescue Calls Spike

Malaysian authorities are cracking down on hiking routes popularized on social media after a sharp rise in the number of trekkers requiring rescue. The new measures aim to deter unsafe off-trail hikes and reduce pressure on emergency services.

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## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/03/malaysia-hiking-rescue-rules-social-media-bagging-peaks-trend) — Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:03:29 GMT