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"Exploring Geohazards and Recreational Safety: A Day at the CTRE Program"

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a fascinating Continuous Tourism Related Education (CTRE) program, titled Pengenalan Bencana Geologi (Geohazard) dan Pengurusan Rekreasi Batu Kapur (Introduction to Geologic Hazards and Limestone Recreation Management) in Bahasa Malaysia. This immersive session awarded participants with 2 CTREs and offered a deep dive into understanding geohazards, particularly in limestone recreational areas. The program, held at Perbadanan Taman Negeri Perak, was a blend of classroom learning and hands-on fieldwork at the Gunung Lang Recreational Park, providing a comprehensive understanding of geological risks and their management. The morning kicked off with an engaging classroom session led by the distinguished speaker, P Geol. Ts. Ir. Dr. Goh Thian Lai. As a senior lecturer at UKM and Head of UKM Rock Mechanics Laboratory, Dr. Goh's expertise and affiliations with the Society of Engineering Geology and Rock Mechanics (SEGRM) were evident throughout th...