KUANTAN: Tourism Pahang has dismissed a social media post alleging that a trail in Fraser's Hill, Raub, has been ordered to close after several hikers tested positive for Covid-19.
Its general manager Datuk Ishak Mokhtar described the Facebook posting as fake saying the Pine Tree Trail, which is popular among hikers and nature lovers, remains open for trekkers.
"I have checked with the Pahang Forestry Department and the posting which has gone viral is untrue. The trail is opened to visitors," he said.
The Facebook posting dated Oct 11 claimed that the Pine Tree Trail was ordered to close after five people tested positive for Covid-19.
The statement advised individuals who had gone to the hill station and visited the trail between Sept 25 and Oct 7 to undergo health screening at the district health office on Oct 14 and 15.
The posting quoted former Forestry Department director-general Datuk Dr Abd Rahman Abd Rahim, who has now retired.
Meanwhile, a Fraser's Hill tour guide who declined to be named said rumours about the trail closure had sparked concerns among visitors, including birdwatchers.
"People have been calling to verify the allegations and it is sad that such rumours would only result in visitors staying away from the hill station. These are unfounded rumours and those responsible for spreading it should stop," he said.