KELAH SANCTUARY TAMAN NEGARA

The mention of Taman Negara (National Park) in Pahang would conjure up images of lush, green and pristine jungles apart from the rapids with their crystal-clear water. 

This virgin rainforest, believed to be 130 million years old, is spread over 4,343 square km, comes under the jurisdiction of the National Parks and Wildlife Protection Department. With its priceless treasures of flora and fauna, Taman Negara offers attractive packages for aficionados of jungle adventure.

The journey from Kuala Lumpur or Kuantan to this National Park takes about three hours. But, upon arriving at the Kuala Tahan jetty, one can feel the sudden desire to explore further upstream of Sungai Tahan.

Another way to Taman Negara is via Jerantut town using either the river or land route.

There are many attractions in Taman Negara like the canopy walkway, Berkoh rapids, Bukit Teresek, safari night, Gua Telinga, Lubok Simpon, Nusa Camp and Orang Asli settlements.

LATEST TOURISM PRODUCT

The National Parks latest tourism product that is worth the effort to visit is the Kelah Sanctuary at Lubuk Tenor.

This site not only has a research and conservation centre for the Kelah fish, also known as Malaysian Mahseer, but provides various attractions for the visitors.

From the Kuala Tahan jetty, visitors can reach Lubuk Tenor by going upstream Sungai Tahan, usually in a boat moved by a 15-horse power engine and the journey takes some 15 minutes. However the boat fare is RM120, but split four ways, it will cost RM30 per person.

FEEDING THE KELAH

Among the activities available at the sanctuary is feeding the Kelah, apart from swimming and playing with this freshwater fish. Angling is allowed, but strictly on a catch-and-release basis. The visitors can also view schools of Kelah fry swimming in the crystal-clear water.

It is fascinating to watch the Kelah's lightning reaction as it feed on the pellets, which are thrown onto the water surface.

The Kelah is known as the king of the freshwater fish or king of the river, as its flesh is so tasty that even the scales are eaten crisp-fried. That is why it commands a very high price at the market.

The creation of Lubuk Tenur Kelah Sanctuary is due to the collaboration between USAINS Holdings, a subsidiary of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Perhilitan in 2001.

The management of the sanctuary was taken over by Golden Mahseer Sdn Bhd (GMSB) in January 2006, with the villagers providing the manpower.

GMSB managing director Roslan Abu Kasim, 43, said the task to conserve the Kelah was delegated to the local villagers including the Orang Asli from the Batek tribe.

The villagers also act as agents to promote the sanctuary among the visitors, he said, adding that almost 90 per cent of the some 2,000 Kampung Kuala Tahan folks are involved in the tourism industry at Taman Negara.

KELAH ADOPTION PROGRAMME  

As the sanctuary is opened to the public only from 8am to 5pm daily, the visitors have a choice of staying overnight at the nearby campsite. Roslan said there are 30 tents that provide accommodation for visitors.

A 3-day/2-night package for four people is available for RM350 and is inclusive of boat fare and food.

Those who sign up for this package can go for activities like jungle trekking to Bukit Kementor, kayaking, netting the fish fry as well as a trip to the Berkoh rapids.

The Kelah Adoption Programme is available where for RM20 each, the visitors can release their adopted fish fry into the river. Participants will be awarded with a certificate for their effort.

The sanctuary also provides facilities for the staging of seminars and workshops but this is limited to 30 people at a time.

How to Catch Crabs?

Assalammualikum ..... to all fishing ....... just want to intervene even if it's a topic to be presented not to do with fishing ........ but just want to add only knowledge ..... because these species breed in the sea, it's not wrong when we talked on this topic, which is about to catch crab?.

1. How to catch crabs presumably ??..... I can usually only the shrimp nets came nipah crabs.
2. What equipment is used to catch crabs?. Once found, such as traps were there.
3. What kind of crab can be eaten ?.......
4. Species and different ways of life which is ?.....
5. In terms of bait to catch crabs of what ?......

Hopefully everyone can give their views and fishing information for new people like me ........ All I know ...... just eat crabs only way to catch crabs had never seen.

Tasik Kenyir Gesture Visitors

Anglers will change the perception of heaven

HULU TERENGGANU: Tourism facilities in Tasik Kenyir be upgraded in order to attract more domestic tourists, especially families who take holidays in the largest man-made lake in Southeast Asia, said the Ajil State Assemblyman, Datuk Rosol Wahid.

He said this when Lake Kenyir is known as 'Paradise anglers' view of the rich variety of fish species and only visited the anglers who want a fun fight to defeat or sebarau toman fish.

"We try to change the public perception of the Lake Kenyir. As a first step the state government through the Central Terengganu Development Authority (KETENGAH) is developing a Bird Park, Butterfly Park and various water sports that could be identified included all ages of visitors.

"At the same time we are also repairing some facilities such as camp sites to enable the public to bring their families camped in the woods. Trails as well as to facilitate the public to enjoy the scenery and move to recognize flora and fauna found in the lake, "he said participated in the Tasik Kenyir Xplorasi Media in 2010, recently.

Tasik Kenyir is the formation yield of about 340 small islands, which also includes 14 waterfalls, river and stream waters. In the forest there are over 8,000 species of flowers, about 2.500 of trees and plants, 800 species of orchids and 300 fungi and mushrooms.

Tasik Kenyir is also inhabit the island is over 1,000 species of butterflies, small seranggang, 370 species of birds such as hornbills, eagles, doves, merbuk, pigeon, Tiong and others. Similarly, there are sanctuaries of elephants, tigers, bears, deer, mouse, leopards and snakes that can be visited by the public.

While two of the caves and Faithful Bewah developed KETENGAH now entered the public to see a closer look into the incident and stalagmait stalaktait therein.

Rosol said, is very detrimental to the visitors who come to Lake Kenyir to fish alone, but they can be closer look

"With the cooperation of the Department of Wildlife (wildlife), a number of sanctuaries established and most famous charge at River Worm. In these sanctuaries, visitors can bathing Manda and hold the king of freshwater fish is, however, the public are advised not to harm fish, "he said.

He said the base Gawi the main entrance to the Kenyir Lake has held a variety of interesting activities on an annual basis to enable travelers from within and outside the country come here.

"These challenges Kenyir International Bicycle Hill, Kenyir Lake International Triathlon Championships, the International Competition Kenyir Motocross and Cycling GATEH XPDC. Similarly, the international fishing competition that saw entries from Taiwan, Hong Kong and China recently.

"In addition, we will try to introduce some new water sports to ensure that the Lake Kenyir further noted that various activities. It indirectly Kenyir Lake as the location of choice Aqua-Eco-tourism in the region, "he said.

Rosol said the presence of visitors is expected to spill into Lake Kenyir it will also be enjoyed by the Hulu Terengganu particular direction we are a tourist boat operator, to trade food and drinks and souvenirs.

KELAH JANGGUT

BOY charge weighing 2kg gain in Lubuk Beard.

JERANTUT : Mission fishing complain of red (Tor tambroides) in Lubuk Janggut in a river that confidentiality be deemed successful when a few birds that successfully domesticated species to the banks.

Adhere to the adage 'where there is water there is fish, Team Redah - Boy, Mael, Acik, Zul, Dollah, Amin Kamil and an interpreter as the navigation target hole after vigorous bike riding difficult journey before trekking routes in the desert. Route starting from Felda Selancar and took seven hours.

Tired of walking through the forest until the late afternoon, finally arrived at the destination pool. Boy was appointed as the head of the 'engineer' a place to erect tents and cook for four three-day expedition that night. After all finished, they break to restore energy to a great next day activities. As early as 6:30 am, rushed to install Mael crickets for bait fishing techniques of policy. This is then followed Acik, Zul, Dollah, and Amin Kamil. Boy is like mengilat technique after seeing the strike sebarau upstream Lubuk Janggut, located near the tent.

Could not mencucuh a cigarette, medium action rod bent Mael's gross property boom followed Acik. The two friends took their places to compete with caution because the string concerned initially bought 15 pounds dropped again.

The battle occurred about 10 minutes in the depth of the pool water depth of about 3 meters. A complaint and fish Baung each weighing 2 kilograms (kg) successfully promoted. Mael jumped for joy in his first license charge.

Boy who has mengilat to upstream Lubuk Janggut not disappointed when sebarau about 2 kg willing to hit the orange gewang his shallow dive. Fishing activity continued until late afternoon, and some pieces were lost charge. The next day, feeling excited seven technical sessions fishing companion to the thickened base after good results in the previous day.

This time, they split into three groups each to Lubuk Dead Wood, Lubuk tail Murai and Lubuk Ants are believed to be a lot of live fish Lubuk charge against Beard. Strategy is to be successful when their tails get some of the charge which was later released back into its original habitat.
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