Ampang fishing challenge reels in 500 participants
The Ampang Jaya Rod Challenge 2025, held at Pandan Perdana Lake, attracted about 500 anglers.
First held in 2023, the event returned this year as part of the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council's (MPAJ) effort to promote the lake as an ecotourism attraction.
It was organised by MPAJ with the MPAJ Zone 21 Residents Committee and Airfour Classic, with support from Tourism Malaysia.
Yew (second from right) and Hasrolnizam holding the heaviest catch of 4.66kg 'ikan patin' by Muhammad Abdullah (left). With them are MPAJ council members.
MPAJ said it served as a platform to bring the community together and would now be held annually.
The programme was part of Visit Selangor 2025 and Visit Malaysia 2026 campaigns.
The fishing competition ran from 8.30am to noon.
In the heaviest catch category, Muhammad Abdullah Selamat from Beranang, Selangor, landed a 4.66kg ikan patin (a species of catfish) and won the RM4,000 grand prize.
In second place was Mohd Ariffin Ahmad with a 2.865kg ikan patin, winning RM1,000.
Participants fishing during the Ampang Jaya Rod Challenge 2025 at Pandan Perdana Lake, Ampang. — Courtesy photos(Left) The fishing competition serves as a platform to bring the community together.
Ahmad Alakhiri Ayob came in third with a 1.865kg ikan keli (catfish), taking home RM700.
Cash prizes of RM70 were awarded to participants who placed fourth to the 70th spot.
Among the other species of fishes caught during the competition were lekoh (carp), baung (another species of catfish), tilapia, peacock bass and lampam (tinfoil barb).
Teratai assemblyman Yew Jia Haur handed out the prizes.
Also present were MPAJ deputy president and programme secretary Hasrolnizam Shaari.
A lucky draw was also held for participants, featuring fishing equipment sponsored by Ryoko.
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