Malaysia Lakes

Learn Malay: Malaysia Lakes

Natural Malaysia Lakes such as Tasik Dayang Bunting and Tasik Chini are great places to swim, have a picnic and relax. Tasik Dayang Bunting has its own legend, where locals believed that if a barren woman was to bathe in its water and drink from it, she would soon be able to have a child.

There are lakes in Malaysia that are formed due to hydro-electric installations, such as Tasik Kenyir and Tasik Temenggor. Though man-made, these lakes have grown 'wild' over the years and a variety of birds, insects and fish have inhabited the lake areas.

Some lakes are also Lake Gardens such as the Titiwangsa Lake Gardens and the Perdana Lake Gardens in Kuala Lumpur. The Lake Gardens are a popular spot for locals to go for picnics, take long walks and go jogging. Some places even have water-activities such as boat-rides and water-cycles.

List of Malaysia Lakes:

Lakes in Malaysia (Peninsular)

State: Kedah
1.)Tasik Dayang Bunting (Langkawi Island)

State: Pahang
1.)Tasik Bera
2.)Tasik Chini

State: Perak
1.)Bukit Merah Laketown Resort
2.)Taman Tasik Taiping (Lake Gardens)
3.)Tasik Banding
4.)Tasik Temenggor

State: Terengganu
1.)Tasik Kenyir

Kuala Lumpur
1.)Taman Tasik Titiwangsa (Lake Gardens)
2.)Taman Tasik Perdana (Lake Gardens)

1.)Check with the local authorities / Forest Warden whether a Lake is unsafe / off-limits / has areas to be avoided.
Some lakes may overflow during rainy seasons and may be unsafe.

2.)Make sure you have the necessary permit for fishing. Some lakes may require you to purchase a fishing permit for a nominal fee.

3.)If you are exploring some of the bigger lakes on a boat, do ensure that you have a trained Guide to take you around. Sudden storm or darkness may endanger your journey.

4.)Do wear a life-jacket if you intend to go boating, canoeing, rafting, fishing or swimming in the lake. Some lakes make appear small but can be rather deep. Others might have water-plants that can entangle themselves on your legs, so make sure that you only swim in designated swimming areas.

5.)Do use your common sense whilst boating on a lake. If you see bad weather ahead, it's better to keep to dry land. It's better if you check with the local weather report for storms, etc. As mentioned above, some lakes may overflow or become dangerous during heavy rain.

Please:

1.)DO NOT go boating, canoeing or rafting on a lake by yourself. Do inform the relevant authorities if you intend to go on an expedition around a lake.

2.)DO NOT go boating, canoeing, rafting or fishing during poor weather, especially at night. You won't get far anyway.

3.)DO NOT touch the creatures that you encounter at Malaysia Lakes.
Touching and disturbing certain animals and insects will distress them, and they may attack you (they will sting, bite, spit venom, spray poison or scratch your eyes out). Let them live in peace in their natural habitat. Take extra care not to disturb their young (their babies!) and nesting areas.

4.)DO NOT drink alcohol or become drunk whilst boating in the Lake areas. You might accidentally fall off the boat, injure yourself or worse. If you need to drink, drink plain water. It'll keep you hydrated anyway.

5.)DO NOT smoke cigars or cigarettes in the Lake area. Do not throw cigarette stubbs into the water. Leave your cigarettes at home.

6.)DO NOT throw rubbish (cans, bottles, food wrappers, plastic bags, etc) into the Lake. Bring all of it back with you. You will be endangering the local wildlife that may accidently eat your rubbish or injure itself on tin edges and plastic bags. You will also be polluting the water.

7.)DO NOT take flowers, plants, insects, animals, rocks, fossils or anything that you find. Other people will want to enjoy the unique sights as well. Note: some flora and fauna are an endangered species.

Remember:
Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints.