Soaring ambitions over Kuala Kubu Baru

(Above) A competitor hones in on the landing zone during the event in Kuala Kubu Baru. (Right) Gliders carrying their parafoil after landing. — Courtesy photos

A SCENIC hill in Hulu Selangor was turned into an international arena for “Kuala Kubu Baru Paragliding Accuracy Competition 2025”.

The three-day event at Bukit Batu Pahat in Ampang Pecah attracted 56 paragliders from six countries – Malaysia, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Singapore.