The proposed Keluan Hill National Park area is still undergoing land status verification, with its gazettement proposal expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2026.
Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh said the gazettement proposal will be finalised once the boundaries of the proposed site are confirmed.
He said a development plan for the area will be prepared after the gazettement process is completed.
“Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) is currently in the process of preparing a proposal to gazette Keluan Hill National Park, which includes the Three Sisters Waterfall, covering an area of approximately 1,619 hectares and involving eight (villages).
“Several series of biodiversity assessments conducted throughout 2025 recorded no fewer than 66 fauna species and 142 flora species, indicating the proposed area is rich in biodiversity,” he said.
He was responding to Telang Usan assemblyman Datuk Dennis Ngau during Q&A session today.
Len Talif, who is also Kuala Rajang assemblyman said eight villages comprising Kayan, Kenyah and Penan communities, with a population of about 4,550, have been identified as stakeholders.
He added that the communities are encouraged to participate in the gazettement process by attending engagement sessions organised by SFC.
“They are also advised to submit legitimate Native Customary Rights (NCR) claims and privileges as provided under Section 12 of the National Parks and Nature Reserves Ordinance, 1998, supported by relevant documentation,” he added.
He also said that gazetting the area as a Totally Protected Area would ensure systematic and sustainable management, as well as protection of natural resources and biodiversity.
“Eligible local communities may continue carrying out permitted activities as such as collecting non-timber forest products for personal use.
“They can also participate in eco-tourism activities, including providing homestay services, working as park guides, producing handicrafts, and other related ventures,” he said.
