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[Camping] Leave No Trace: Why Malaysians Still Struggle With This Rule

Leave No Trace: Why Malaysians Still Struggle With This Rule “Leave No Trace” sounds simple. Almost poetic. Six words that basically mean: don’t be a pig. And yet, somehow, this basic rule becomes completely invisible the moment some Malaysians step into a forest with a tent and a Bluetooth speaker. Let’s be honest. Many people don’t go camping to respect nature. They go to consume it. Take photos, make noise, cook like they’re running a pasar malam, then leave behind a beautiful collection of mineral water bottles, instant noodle wrappers, disposable plates, and—if you’re lucky—used diapers. Because why carry trash back when the jungle has been silently absorbing human stupidity for thousands of years, right? The problem isn’t that Malaysians don’t understand Leave No Trace. We understand it perfectly. The problem is entitlement. The same “aku bayar, suka hati aku lah” mentality that shows up at restaurants, parking lots, and elevators magically follows people into the jun...