First thing we did when we arrived at the campsite was to take a dip in the cold refreshing crystal clear water and have our lunch (which we had “tapau” earlier on). I had “tapau” my favourite nasi lemak from my favourite stall in Wangsa Maju in the morning. After a hot day paddling under the Sun, the dip [...]

By: Gerald Khoo
February 19 2011. It was right after the Chinese New Year celebration that we decided to revisit our perfect getaway place, the Empangan Batu or Batu Dam. There were two groups. One group, comprised of kayakers and the other, comprised of hikers. We were to meet at the Riverstone Eco Resort at 8.30am for [...]

So, when an sms came inviting me to explore the peat swamp forest of Batang Berjuntai – Tanjung Karang, I hesitated for a moment. Snakes, mosquitos and leeches? Not a place that I’d like to spend my Sunday at. But, the lure of exploring Nature at its best and landing the elusive Bujuk (channa lucius, a member of the snakehead family) was simply overwhelming.

WAVES nearly two feet high. Thunder shook the water and clapped my eardrums. Lightning whiting everything, blinding me.

I didn’t take my own advice and let myself be caught in the very teeth of a lightning storm in the middle of Lake Kenneth yesterday.

With capacity up to 300 pounds, you can easily carry a child, a pet, or load all your fishing gear. Great tracking and fast glide for effortless cruising.

SUP Basic Instruction with John Denney

As for me, the real trophy catch is the fresh air, tranquility and beauty the dam has to offer…fishing is a bonus.