LIPIS district in Pahang has been certified as the country’s current largest National Geopark by the Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry (NRECC), Pahang Menteri Besar Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail said today.

He said the certification was done at yesterday’s National Geopark Meeting chaired by NRECC secretary-general Dr Ching Thoo.

“In line with the certification, Lipis district will be known as Geopark Lipis from today.

“This proves development is capable of turning Lipis into a heritage and enviromentally friendly site, with the potential of being an international tourism destination,” he said in a Facebook post today.

The 5,198 sq km Lipis Geopark encompasses the entire district – containing 28 geological heritage sites, 18 cultural sites, six biological heritage sites and other areas of interest.

The certification is also in line with the draft plan in the World Heritage Destination Pahang Blueprint (2024-2028) that aims to turn it into a global destination and a Unesco-branded site under the World Heritage Site, Man and Biosphere Reserve and Unesco Global Geopark categories.

Wan Rosdy also expressed his thanks to the Pahang State Parks Corporation for their efforts.

“I also hope for active involvement from local communities and stakeholders to ensure the Lipis Geopark region is on the right track to become a Unesco Global Geopark by 2025,” he said. – Bernama, November 10, 2023.