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Kenyir Lake, Artificial reservoir in Hulu Terengganu, Malaysia

The water surface stretches across 260,000 hectares, featuring 340 small islands and reaching depths of 145 meters at its lowest points.

The construction of Kenyir Dam in 1985 created this reservoir to generate hydroelectric power and control flooding in the Terengganu region.

The lake maintains 300 fish species, including the Malayan mahseer and green arowana, supporting local fishing traditions and ecological research.

Visitors access the lake through boat rentals at designated points, with August offering lower water levels suitable for fishing activities.

Dead trees beneath the water surface create an environment where algae grow, forming natural fish breeding grounds throughout the reservoir.

GPS coordinates: 5.00000,102.80000

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:44

Photography locations in Malaysia: temples, beaches, rainforests

Malaysia offers diverse photographic subjects from the Cameron Highlands with their tea plantations to the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur. The landscape includes tropical rainforests in Borneo, limestone formations at Batu Caves, and coral reefs off the Perhentian Islands. Chinese temples in Georgetown, rice fields in Kedah, and mangrove forests in Langkawi complement the photographic opportunities. Architecture ranges from colonial buildings in Malacca to Hindu shrines and modern skyscrapers. The islands of Tioman and Sipadan attract underwater photographers, while Kinabatangan River provides wildlife photography opportunities. Urban markets, plantations, and coastal sections complete the offering for various photographic genres.

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