The name Pangkor may have originated from the Thai word Pang Ko meaning 'beautiful island'. However others believe it may have been a memorial to Pang Koi, a legendary Chinese adventurer said to have lent his skills in seamanship to the bands of pirates this island once sheltered.
Pangkor's main attractions are undoubtedly the wonderful offerings of its pristine beaches on the western coastline. Named after a legendary lovelorn...
Showing posts with label Angling Tourism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Angling Tourism. Show all posts
24 June 2014
22 June 2014
Langkawi Island
Langkawi is the largest of a multitude of islands that lie off the coast of Kedah state, in the far northwest of Peninsular Malaysia. The island compromises a jewelled setting of 99 islands. Langkawi is a versatile holidays destination with world-class infrastructure and facilities - a modern international airport, excellent roads, state-of-a-art marinas, budget hotels to award-winning, luxurious resorts, superb golf courses...
30 May 2014
Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge 2014
The RPBIC logo created on 2013.
RPBIC 2014
Royal Pahang Billfish International Challenge is an annual off-shore fishing challenge since 2004 organized by Unit Joran of Berita Harian one of the popular daily newspaper in Malaysia. This event is the largest fishing competition in Malaysia currently which involved many local and overseas participants.This event...
28 May 2014
Fishing at Lake Kenyir, Terengganu
The monsoon rainy season offer a special opportunity to fisherman to go after sebarau and other species in the largest manmade lake in Peninsular Malaysia.Lake Kenyir consists of more than 340 islands surrounded by a vast rainforest containing unpolluted clear river, waterfalls, magnificent limestone...
25 May 2014
Pulau Jarak Sea Fishing ( Malacca Straits)
Located 34km southwest of the town of Lumut, Perak, is Pulau Jarak, Malaysia's fishing spot and also popular dive destination. This tiny island (barely 8 hectares in size) rises 50m above sea level and is covered with lush vegetation, where many sea eagles nest. There is no beach on Pulau Jarak, only granite sloping down to the sandy sea bed with small patches of stony,...
23 May 2014
Monsoon Kelong Fishing.
Where to fishing when the monsoon season arrive? The first two or three month of a new year also mean the Northeast Monsoon will be roaring in the South China Sea for the next few months.
What is kelong?
A kelong is a Malay word to describe a form of offshore platform built predominantly with wood, and can be found in waters off Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia, while...
Fishing spot damaged at Penang.
The illegal salvage work on sunken ships off Penang island has outraged anglers, fishermen and historians in the state, with many condemning the move to remove the wrecks.‘The shipwrecks have been a lifeline to the many small-time fishermen around Penang who use hand-lines to make a living. They are rich fishing grounds,” said local fisherman Ahmad Kamal.“We can make...
15 February 2014
Spanish Mackerel anyone?
The tenggiri (other name for Mackerel in Malaysia) season is now open and anglers seeking excitement and challenge should head north to Yan, Kedah.
The sea off this small fishing village, some 37km from Alor Setar, is now teeming with many types of fish aside from tenggiri, or Spanish mackerel, which is one of the preferred game fish among local anglers.
Although...
27 January 2014
Pearl of the Orient
The powerbial melting pot of culture, traditions, heritage and cuisine. Pulau Pinang or Penang known as the ' Pearl of the Orient' to most people, has charmed many tourist, drawing them back year after year. Founded by English captain Francis Light, the beautiful and exotic island formed part of the Straits Settlement together with Melaka and Singapore with the Penang maritime port being one of the busiest in the regions. Its prosperity drew settlers...
02 January 2014
Negeri Sembilan, another attraction for Angling Tourism.
Negeri Sembilan is located on the western of Peninsula Malaysia, just south of Kuala Lumpur. Literally meanung 'Land of Nine States'. Home to the small beach town of Port Dickson the state often associated with rhe influences of Minangkabau migrants from Sumatra is full of old world charm. The capital Seremban is easily accessible by road or train and from there you can begin...
21 December 2013
''Langkawi Naturally Magical'' to usher Visit Malaysia Year 2014
Pulau Langkawi will organise pre Visit Malaysia Year 2014 event named ''Magical Langkawi''.The event held from 19th December 2013 until 5th January 20014.This 18th day event is full with fun activities, a street bazaar called ''Bazaar Magikal'' featured a stall selling a cool and rare stuff also unique item from Malaysia.
During the ocasion there is a place to experience...
05 December 2013
Malaysia to be a shopping haven during VMY 2014
PETALING JAYA: Foreign and local tourists can expect a more exciting shopping experience during Visit Malaysia Year 2014.
Malaysia Shopping Mall Associations president HC Chan said getting foreign retailers to rent mall spaces and bringing in new brands would be among efforts made to draw in more shoppers next year.
“We are looking at ways on how to sell our shopping experience more effectively outside of Malaysia,” he said at a press conference...
Langkawi Island, another great 'angling tourism' must go places
Langkawi Island is surrounded by 99 smaller islands that persona. Overlay Straits of Malacca and Andaman Sea promise of peace that can not be bought anywhere .
In addition to the status of ' Duty Free ' Langkawi offers a wide variety of activities that runs felt. In addition to shopping in Kuah Town platter bowl , take the cable car , bathing beach at Pantai Cenang...
Watching a Fireflies
Lampyridae is a family of insects in the beetle order Coleoptera. They are winged beetles, and commonly called fireflies or lightning bugs for their conspicuous crepuscular use of bioluminescence to attract mates or prey. Fireflies produce a "cold light", with no infrared or ultraviolet frequencies. This chemically produced light from the lower abdomen may be yellow, green,...
VMY2014 Mascot
PROBOSCIS MONKEY - VISIT MALAYSIA YEAR 2014 MASCOT
They have huge noses that garner attention. They also have big bellies and live in groups. They are not your ordinary tree swinging monkeys. They don’t eat ripe bananas. And they have webbed feet and swim incredibly! Yes, we are talking about the proboscis monkey, a rare and endangered animal found primarily in Borneo...
2014 Visit Malaysia Year
“Malaysia, Truly Asia.” This sums up what Malaysia is all about. A country which offers a unique look into the rest of Asia as a melting pot of races, cultures and religions. A fascinating fusion of colourful festivals, gastronomic adventures, shopping...
Angling Tourism 'Fishing a 'Udang Galah or Macrobrachium Rosenbergii
'Giant river prawn ' or Macrobrachium Rosenbergii is an intriguing ' Angling tourism' in Malaysia. In Malaysia, there are many rivers that are home to lobster or nickname for the anglers ' blue clip '
Macrobrachium rosenbergii, also known as the giant river prawn, giant freshwater prawn, Malaysian prawn, freshwater scampi ( Especially in India ), or cherabin,...
