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Malaysia's
tropical climate ensures most sports can be
played throughout the year. Many
international sports are played in this
country. Among the national sports soccer,
badminton, hockey, tennis, squash are very
popular and table tennis, softball, rugby,
cricket, bowling, biking and grand prix
racing are also their favourites. With a
number of golf courses scattered around,
this game is played quite often. White-water
rafting, canoeing, water-ski, wind-surfing,
diving and snorkeling are the popular
adventure sports on the islands of eastern
coast of this Country like Tioman Island,
Pulau Kapas, Pulau Redang and the Perhentian
Islands.
Motor sports
is popular and Malaysia has The Sepang Ft
Circuit just outside the Kuala Lumpur
International Airport in Sepang with
double-frontage main grandstand for 30000
spectators, and open stands can accommodate
another 100,000 spectators. |
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River safaris and
cruises offers scenic view and are available in
Melaka, Kuala Berang in Terengganu, Taman Negara and
Tasik Chini Lake in Pahang and Sarawak.
White water rafting is popular in Peninsular
Malaysia and can be enjoyed in popular rafting
places like Grade 2 Sungai Sungkai in Perak, Grade 3
Selangor River in Kuala Kubu Baru, Jeram Besu, Endau
River and Lipis River in Pahang and Tembeling River
in Taman Negara.
Paragliding using Para motors and skydiving are very
popular adventurous sports and has become
increasingly popular right across Malaysia.
Malaysia is a gifted
fishing destination with a number of freshwater and
marine game fishing destinations. Malaysian
freshwater sport fish include the fast running
Malaysian Jungle Perch, the ferocious Giant
Snakehead, the Giant Featherback, the powerful
Malaysian Mahseer, Black Marlin, Yellow-fin Tuna,
Bigeye Tuna and Dogtooth.
Mountain trails in
Gunung Tangsi in Negeri Sembilan, Gunung Jerai in
Kedah and Gunung Korbu in Perak are quite
adventurous, offering lovely views of Malaysian
landscapes, forests and mountains. Gunung Kinabalu
in Sabah with the 4093m high Gunung Gagau in Taman
Negara and Gunung Tahan (the highest point in
Peninsular Malaysia) offer challenging mountain
climbing for enthusiasts and novices alike.
There are a number
of bird watching destinations in Malaysia that
includes Kinabalu Park, Frasers Hill, Kuala Selangor,
Taman Negara National Park in Pahang and Danum
Valley. In fact, Malaysia hosts an astounding 640
bird species, including migratory birds.
Malaysia has some
of the world's best tropical forests and jungles
Handicrafts,
electronics, jewelry and household gifts are offered
by countless shopping malls, markets and stalls
across Malaysia. Popular items on visitor shopping
lists are batik, silverwork, gold and silver
brocade, local handicrafts, kites, pewter, brassware
and carvings.
Ultimately,
visitors to Malaysia looking for exciting activities
are truly spoiled for choice. The common issue for
most... not enough days!! |
