HULU TERENGGANU, March 3 ― The Terengganu government has assured that Lake Kenyir is safe to visit and that the landslide that caused a water surge last Sunday did not pose any safety risk to visitors. State Tourism, Culture and Digital Technology Committee chairman Ariffin Deraman said his.
KUALA TERENGGANU: The Sultan Mahmud Power Station (SJSM) in Kenyir near Hulu Terengganu has been temporarily shut down since Sunday (Feb 27) after the high voltage transmission tower, which supplies electricity from SJSM to the National Grid, collapsed due to a landslide.
Lake Kenyir is one of the country’s best eco-tourism destinations. Tourism Malaysia
An artificial lake where people can go kayaking and fishing, as well as do some caving and birdwatching in the surrounding area. Sounds like a great place for a holiday, right?
Well, you can find all these at Lake Kenyir, Terengganu, the biggest man-made lake in South-East Asia that measures 209,000ha.
Lake Kenyir is surrounded by lush tropical rainforests, and a haven for freshwater fish and other water creatures. It is famous among eco-tourists and naturalists and visited all-year-long for many reasons.
There are houseboats available for rent at the lake. Visitors usually stay here for an average of two nights to properly experience the place. Night time at the lake is exceptionally wonderful as that’s when the forest comes alive with the various calls of wildlife.
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