Aznan (left) and MBPJ councillors releasing catfish into Taman Tasik Bandaran Kelana Jaya.
THE 10th edition of the “Petaling Jaya Joran 2025” fishing competition will feature over RM20,000 in cash prizes.
The event will be held tomorrow at Tasik Bandaran Kelana Jaya, with all three lakes at the park set to be utilised for the first time.
Petaling Jaya deputy mayor Aznan Hassan said the competition, organised by Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ), aims to promote Tasik Bandaran Kelana Jaya as a key recreational destination and boost local tourism and the city’s economy.
“Anglers in the Klang Valley have always looked forward to the competition,” he said during a ceremony where 400kg of ikan baung (catfish) weighing between 1kg and 2kg each were released into the lakes as game fish.
“This year, we hope to continue seeing an increase in participation.”
Aznan said the competition would contribute to Visit Selangor Year 2025, adding that, as with previous editions, a number of out-of-state anglers are also expected to participate.
The event is expected to attract 600 participants.
The champion will receive RM6,000 and a trophy.
The runner-up will win RM3,000 while third-placed winner will get RM1,000.
“Anglers will have the chance to catch a variety of species, including patin, baung, toman, haruan, rohu, kap, belida, keli and tilapia,” said Aznan.
“Last year’s winner bagged a 5.72kg catch and hopefully we will see a bigger one for this year’s winner,” he added.
Participants who place in fourth and fifth spots will receive RM400 each.
Those who finish between sixth and 100th will get between RM200 and RM100 each.
Registration is priced at RM60 per rod and participants will be able to bring home all their catch.
Anglers can sign up on Feb 22 between 4pm and 10pm, or on competition day from 6.30am until the event begins.
They also stand a chance to win lucky draw prizes such as electrical appliances and fishing equipment.
For details, call 013-266 1077 or 012-284 6811 or visit fbcom/jorankl.
