THE CONFLUENCE OF SUNGAI GOMBAK & SUNGAI BATU AT PWTC

The Sungai Gombak-Sungai Batu promontory is an ideal spot for anglers to cast their lines as the rivers along that stretch are rich in patin a type of fresh water silver cat-fish well known for its juicy taste.

The Putra World Trade complex comprising the hotel block, the convention centre & the Office tower block lies at the bend of Sungai Gombak at its confluence with Sungai Batu.

This sign-board erected by JPS (Jabatan Parit Selangor)or Department of Drainage, Selangor displays the name of Sungai Gombak. A telephone number is provided in case of complaints.

The confluence of Gombak River & Batu River. The buildings in the background is part of the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) complex. The rocks had been placed at the confluence spot to help prevent erosion.

Sungai Batu. Rapids created by impounding of rocks across the entire width of Sungai Batu. This source of the river is the forested highlands near the Pahang-Selangor border. The river flows past Batu Caves & it gives the Caves its name.

The rocks are placed in strategic locations along the river bank to take the impact of the water currents.

More rocks & boulders have been placed on both banks of Sungai Gombak to help arrest erosion by the force of the water.

An egret on the rock. A family of egrets live in the vicinity of the confluence of the two rivers as they provide a rich supply of fishes for their sustenance.



Yet another water-bird. I have difficulty identifying the specie. Could be a heron based on my reference to A Field Guide to the Birds of West Malaysia & Singapore by Allen Jeyarajasingam & Alan Pearson. These birds again live off the rich fish life in the waters of the two rivers close to their confluence.

The rocks lie on dry ground on the promontory formed by the confluence of the two rivers. Even the rocks know how to take shelter under the shade of the trees.