If you've visited it, you'll be shocked to see it's current state.
SEBELUM vs SELEPAS
— Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam - KUASA (@aktivis_alam) January 15, 2021
Air terjun yang terbesar di Daerah Manjung, kini musnah akibat projek pembalakan dan kuari batu yg diluluskan pada tahun 2016. Air terjun yg dikenali sebagai Tanjung Batu Waterfall ini terletak di dalam kawasan Hutan Simpan Segari Melintang, Manjung Perak. pic.twitter.com/VhgtpQd7uV
NGO Friends Of The Earth Activist Association (Kuasa) posted several before and after pictures of the waterfalls, and it's shocking.
According to a report by New Straits Times, Kuasa deputy chairman said that the waterfalls used to have seven tiers but there is hardly any water there now.
"The waterfall is believed to have seven tiers, with a pool for every tier, but today we see all that has changed," he was quoted as saying.
Kuasa believes that the drastic change is the result of quarrying activities at the Segari Melintang Forest Reserve in Pantai, Perak.
Air Terjun, Tanjung Batu, Segari Manjung Perak dalam kenangan.
— Persatuan Aktivis Sahabat Alam - KUASA (@aktivis_alam) January 15, 2021
Ayuh kita bersama mendesak kerajaan membatalkan pembukaan kuari dlm hutan simpan. Majlis Tanah Negara 2014 sudah buat keputusan, tak boleh ada kuari dalam hutan simpan. Namun MB & Kerajaan Negeri masih berdegil lagi pic.twitter.com/f1ijO9qd49
"I am confident if all quarrying stops and the waterfall is left alone, it can revert to its natural state once again," he said.
He explained that what was concerning was that the contractor employed fro the quarrying work was appointed by a state-owned company, MB Inc.
Netizens angered by revelation
The matter has since been highlighted to the authorities with many netizens also voicing out their concern and anger.Musnah mcm tu jer. Khazanah dan pelancungan dlm negeri musnah atas kerakusan dan ketamakan manusia tu sendiri.. X de lgi peninggalan tuk generasi akan dtang. Malaysia x tau menghargai khazanah negara
— Cty Zainab (@CtyZainab2) January 17, 2021
"Just destroyed like that. Our heritage and domestic tourism destroyed due to the greed of people. There is nothing left for the future generation. Malaysia does not know how to value it's treasures," tweeted @CtyZainab2.
Sedih tengok hutan di perlakukan sedemikian rupa, habis semua tempat nk di gondolkan nya, dasar politikus rakus!
— amsyrfkri (@amsyarlona) January 17, 2021
"It is sad to see the forest treated in such a way, all the places are destroyed, the policy of greedy politicians!" tweeted @amsyarlona.
Sedihnyaaaaa tengok hutan kita musnah macamni ?
— #HanaNina?? (@iyLaFiNn) January 15, 2021
"Sad to see our forests destroyed like this," commented @iyLaFiNn.
Kalau tengok hal macam ni tak buat korang marah atau sedih, please get professional help pic.twitter.com/a9VyJOIgmy
— shakila schön (@markonahajis) January 15, 2021
"If seeing this does not make you angry or sad, please get professional help," tweeted @markonahajis.
Authorities looking into the matter
It is extremely concerning to see the sad condition of the falls but the report said that the authorities were already looking into the matter.
"If what is happening is because of failure to comply with the licensing conditions, then stern action will be taken against the relevant parties. This issue will be resolved as soon as possible," said Perak Health, Science, Environment and Green Technology Committee chairman Mohd Akmal Kamarudin.
We hope they get to the bottom of this as soon as possible.