To know Malaysia is to love
Malaysia - a bubbling, bustling melting-pot of races and religions where
Malays, Indians, Chinese and many other ethnic groups live together in peace
and harmony. Our multiculturalism has made Malaysia a gastronomical paradise
and home to hundreds of colorful festivals. It's no wonder that we love
celebrating and socializing. As a people, Malaysians are very relaxed, warm and
friendly.
Geographically, Malaysia is almost as diverse as its culture. 11 states and 2
federal territories (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya) form Peninsular Malaysia which
is separated by the South China Sea from East Malaysia which includes the 2
states (Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo) and a third federal territory,
the island of Labuan.
Rugged mountains reach dramatically for the sky while their rainforest-clad
slopes sweep down to floodplains teeming with forest life. Cool highland
hideaways roll down to warm, sandy beaches and rich, humid mangroves.
And better yet, fishing in Malaysia
also has growth and gain popularity among angler to come and feel for them
angling in Malaysia. A lot of game fish are available for angler to test their
skill for fishing achievement and trophy
Sport-fishing
– so called kaki casting
in Bahasa Malay - is a relatively recent sport in Malaysia, although it is
growing in popularity.
Malaysia
has more than 300 species of freshwater fish, of which about 40 species can be
caught on rod and line, and many large and spectacular species of saltwater
game fish. Sailfish weighing more than 60 kg, yellow fin tuna of more than 100
kg and Black Marlin of more than 250 kg, have been reported to be caught by
game fishermen. The freshwater Tapah is known to swallow monkeys.
Malaysia
If you are into freshwater
fishing, lakes and rivers fishing are other options that you can do. Royal
Belom and many man-made lakes in Malaysia are inland fishing that are popular
with serious anglers. Giant Snakehead and jungle perch is the species that thrives
on these man-made lakes. Other smaller lakes are Lake Bersia, Air Ganda, Raban
and many more, shallow swampy and deep lakes located in Perak.
