Fishing ban introduced at Pandan Perdana lake

Fishing is no longer allowed at Tasik Pandan Perdana in Pandan Perdana, Selangor, following demands from the local community to cease fishing activities at the neighbourhood lake.

The Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) has decided to prohibit fishing activities at the lake because some anglers have been failing to maintain the cleanliness of the lake and its surrounding areas.

Kanan MPAJ, Khairilazhar Ismail handing that the merecate landsk the habith menucusat hampirlimpiah.

"They too dumped the leftover bait into the water, which was harming the environment," he said, mentioning that the ban started on November 1.

Khirilazhar stated that MPAJ will take necessary actions against those who do not comply with the decision.

Plakard telah dipasang di sekitar kawasan untuk menyampaikan maklumat kepada orang ramai, manakala pihak MPAJ sedang memantau sepenuhnya untuk memastikan segala sesuatu dilaksanakan mengikut cadangan.

They risk having their equipment confiscated, according to MPAJ’s Parks Bylaw 2005.

They also may face a fine of up to two thousand ringgit, a jail term of up to one year, or both.

Khairilazhar said that while initially fishing was promoted to draw visitors, prohibiting it would eventually turn the area into a more attractive destination.

“The water quality has improved significantly, making it easier to spot aquatic life and appreciate the cleanliness of the surrounding environment,” he explained.

The Tasik Pandan Perdana lake underwent substantial improvements led by MPAJ in early last year.

Improvements featured renovations to the jogging path, construction of a public washroom, and the installation of two viewing decks by the lake.

A sum of more than RM500,000 was allocated for these projects, which also involved installing a 3D signboard, upgrading play equipment and enhancing lighting at the park and the car park.

The MPAJ area councillor, R. Moganraj, had suggested that the lake can only be used for official fishing activities.

With this approach, we can simultaneously promote tourism activities while ensuring the protection of our water body.

One had to enforce the fishing ban because of pollution issues. It had reached unacceptable standards.

''Some anglers xehguna organlive beserta isian daging dengan bau tidak enak, kata beliau.

Moganraj explained that the majority of the former anglers were complying with the new regulation.

On-going enforcement procedures are currently being implemented despite there being a few individuals who remain resistant to the measures.

Seasoned park visitor Siti Nurbaiyah Mohd Halim, aged 65, described the fishing ban as a most welcome development.

"When angling enthusiasts used to spend their whole day by the lake, it would often leave very little space for others to occupy, and big groups could also produce a considerable amount of noise," she said.