Relaxing spot for anglers in the city


1 A happy Agus Santoso said he is going to cook his catch and share with his housemates.2 A type of crayfish that is on display at the pond.3 Some of the hooks and floats sold at the fish pond.4 From left, Jonathan Tang, Berthelette, Erim McDonald and Niclolas Empam posing with their catch for the day.5 Lee holds up a huge prawn that customers can catch.— Photos: FAIHAN GHANI/The Star.

SOME KL-ites are shunning the big city lights of the federal capital to get away from the hustle and bustle of the rat race, heat, congestion, noise and pollution and seeking respite from work and some quiet time to de-stress.

Believe it or not, one such place that seems to fill that void is an unassuming little park designed for fishing enthusiasts, located just a little over 10km from the heart of the city -- in Bukit Jalil.

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