Recreation

Many rivers Malaysians have great amenity value as they provide a variety of opportunities for outdoor activities. For the adventurous, the Rajang River rapids Pelagus in Sarawak and the Padas river, Tuaran and Papar in Sabah is popular for whitewater rafting rafting (Figure 23), while Nenggiri in Kelantan River and the river Tembeling in Pahang are favorite locations for kayaking and canoeing. Recreational fishing is also gaining popularity, as well as the scenic hiking to many waterfalls in the mountains. The rivers also are traditional areas of play for children in rural communities (Figure 23). This type of river is so popular for people that love adventures.  

Figure 23. Water rafting rafting as a recreational activity (Mustafa Begham Firuza photo).

Figure 24. Traditional areas of play (photo Firuza Begham Mustafa).