The state of Perlis has officially been designated as the 10th National Geopark, known as “Perlis Geopark,” after meeting the necessary criteria for certification by the National Geopark Committee.
According to a post on the official Facebook page of “Perlis Geopark” on Thursday (Nov 9), the recognition was granted following assessments conducted from Sept 4 to 7, 2023.
“A total of 23 geosites were selected for evaluation across the state of Perlis. The National Geopark Committee has endorsed the decision of the Appraisal Panel and declared Perlis as a National Geopark under the name ‘Perlis Geopark,'” the post stated.
Following the opening ceremony of the 50th anniversary of the Perlis State Economic Development Corporation (PKENPs) in Kuala Perlis on Thursday, Perlis Mentri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli expressed his delight in the recognition, describing it as a remarkable achievement.
In a statement, Perlis Economic Planning Division secretary and Perlis Geopark manager Dr Puteh Soraya A Rahman mentioned that the recognition of Perlis Geopark will play a role in boosting the tourism industry in the state.
“Tourists now have another tourism product available to them in the form of ‘geotrails’ and can be guided by a registered ‘geoguide’ to discover the geology and biodiversity found in Perlis,” she added.
“We hope that all residents of Perlis will benefit from the branding of Perlis Geopark, especially in the lead-up to Visit Perlis Year 2024-2025,” she said. – Bernama
