

By: Rosli Mansor Ahmad Razali
IPOH – The closure of Kek Look Tong Cave since October 14, 2024, has sparked various speculations following the circulation of a video showing rockfall at the cave’s entrance.
Simpang Pulai assemblyman Wong Chai Yi clarified that the decision to close the cave was made to ensure public safety.
According to Wong, the closure was due to flooding and stagnant water affecting the recreational park behind the cave, with nearly half of the area impacted.
“The unpredictable weather at the time prompted the management to halt operations to protect visitors’ safety temporarily.
“Subsequently, a rockfall occurred on October 20, 2024. However, no injuries or fatalities were reported.
“The authorities, including the police and the Department of Minerals and Geoscience (JMG), visited the site to conduct investigations,” she told Ipoh Echo/Peraktastic.
Wong also mentioned that she visited the cave on November 8, 2024, accompanied by a safety consultant to assess the situation.
“The consultant is conducting studies to implement cleaning, restoration, and mitigation works.
“The goal is to ensure the cave can reopen safely,” she explained.
She further noted that the Perak State Government established the Special Limestone Cave Places of Worship Committee in 2022 to balance the uniqueness of limestone cave tourism with visitor safety.
“The management of Kek Look Tong also conducts annual mitigation efforts and takes swift action to suspend operations if conditions are deemed unsafe.
“All parties must adhere to instructions from the authorities and exercise caution when visiting limestone areas,” she stressed.
Kek Look Tong Cave is expected to reopen once safety and mitigation works are completed.