Recreation Notes

Recreation Movement in Malaysia

• Started as sports before Malaysia's independence.

• Promoted aggressively in the 1980s due to the "National Sports Policy" by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS).

• Malaysia Physical Recreation Council (MARFIMA) established in the 1980s by KBS.

• Recreation activities promoted by KBS mainly concerned with outdoor activities.

• RAKAN MUDA program introduced in 1994 by KBS.

• PERSATUAN JURULATIH REKREASI MALAYSIA (PJRM) introduced in 2000 by KBS to control Outdoor Recreation activities and certifications.

OUTREC

• OUTREC 1: PENGGIAT REKREASI (4 days, 3 nights)

• OUTREC 2: PENGGERAK REKREASI (8 days, 7 nights)

• OUTREC 3: PENGAJAR / JL REKREASI (10 days, 9 nights)

• OUTREC 4: PEMIMPIN REKREASI (10 days, 9 nights)

Recreation

• Activities done during free time.

Outdoor Recreation

• Recreation engaged in outdoors, commonly in natural settings.

Outdoor Pursuits

• Activities in natural environments for recreation, adventure, and personal development.

• Examples: hiking, backpacking, sailing, kayaking, rafting, canoeing.

Benefits of Outdoor Recreation

• Physical Health: Cardiovascular workouts, muscle strength, overall fitness.

• Mental Well-being: Reduces stress, improves mood, enhances mental clarity.

• Social Interaction: Fosters camaraderie, strengthens relationships.

• Connection with Nature: Develops appreciation, fosters stewardship.

• Skill Development: Learning new skills, confidence-building.

• Adventure and Exploration: Opportunities for adventure.

List of Outdoor Recreation Activities

• Hiking

• Camping

• Fishing

• Kayaking/Canoeing

• Rock Climbing

• Bird Watching

• Mountain Biking

• Backpacking

• Running/Jogging

• Surfing

• Orienteering

• SUP

• Scuba Diving

• Zip Lining

• Trail Running

Malaysian Outdoor Recreation: Statistics (2018-2019)

• 53.10% involved in active recreation.

• Over 5 million involved in outdoor recreation.

• $4$ billion (RM) revenue from outdoor recreation industry (2.5% of Malaysia’s revenue).

• 33% of population impacted.

• 600k workers, $1.2$ billion salary/wages.

Malaysia’s Outdoor Recreation: Achievements

• UiTM 60 Mountain Hike, 2019 [MBOR]

• Malaysia’s 1st Everest Expedition, 1997

• UiTM Everest Expedition, 2007

• FELDA Everest Expedition, 2013

• UiTM Largest Kayaking Expedition, Port Dickson to Riau, Indonesia, 2018 [MBOR]

Malaysia’s Outdoor Recreation: Institutions/Organizations/Company

• KBS

• UNIVERSITI PENDIDIKAN SULTAN IDRIS

• UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

• Adventure Leadership & Outdoor Recreation Academy

• riverBug

Potential Occupations

• Eco-Tourism Guide: RM 2,000 – RM 6,700 per month.

• Adventure Park Manager: RM 6,900 – RM 7,400 per month.

• Marine Recreation Specialist: RM 2,000 – RM 8,000 per month.

• Jungle Trekking Guide: RM 1,500 – RM 3,500 per month.

• Outdoor Education Instructor: RM 2,500 – RM 8,000 per month.

• Outdoor Event Coordinator: RM 3,000 – RM 5,500 per month.

Outdoor Recreation Resources in Malaysia

• Forest

• Park

• Cultural & Historical Sites

• Mountain & Hill

• River & Lake

• Beaches, Sea & Island

• Caves

• Wilderness

Definition of Forest

• Large area dominated by trees.

• Vital ecosystems.

• High rate of photosynthesis.

Forest Example

• Belum Rainforest, Perak: Oldest rainforest.

Belum-Temenggor

• Older than the Amazon.

• Four times the size of Singapore.

• Royal Belum State Park shortlisted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Definition of National Park

• Protected area due to natural beauty, ecological importance and recreational value.

National Park Example

• Taman Negara National Park: Oldest, largest, most popular.

Gunung Tahan

• $2,186$ meters tall.

Cultural and Historical Heritage

• Tangible and intangible elements passed down.

Malaysia Colonization

• Portuguese - $1511$

• Dutch - $1641$

• British - $1824$

• Japan - $1942$

Mountain

• Large landform that rises above surroundings, peak or summit.

Hill

• A natural elevation of the Earth's surface that is smaller and less steep compared to a mountain

Mountain & Hill Measurement

• Eminences above $600$ metres regarded as mountains.

Mount Kinabalu

• $4,095$ metres.

Conservation Fee (Malaysian)

• RM $10$

• RM $5$

Conservation Fee (International)

• RM $50$

• RM $25$

River

• Natural flowing stream of water.

Lake

• Large, enclosed body of water surrounded by land.

Ocean

• Body of salt water, approximately $70.8$ % of the surface of Earth.

Beach

• Generally less shallow than oceans.

Island

• Any area of land entirely surrounded by water.

Cave

• Natural underground hollow space.