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History of Pulau Kapas


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Kenyir Lake (Tasik Kenyir) was formed due to a hydro-electric dam at Kuala Kenyir (which is near Kuala Berang). The dam was completed in 1985 but was officiated by his royal highness, the Sultan of Terengganu in 1987. The station was named Sultan Mahmud Hydro Electric Power Station. This station is able to produce 400MW of power at full capacity.
The estimated normal water capacity of Lake Kenyir is 13.6 billion cubic meters and the deepest point is 145 meters. The normal water level is about 180 meters above sea level.
The lake spans over 209,200 hectares and is considered as the largest man-made lake in South-East Asia. Mount Tembat, Mount Bongsu, Mount Lawit, Mount Kachang, Mount Raung, Mount Gajah Terom and Mount Gagau surrounds this lake. In the centre of the lake is Mount Cergau. The lake also includes 340 islands which were once hilltops or highlands. Numerous tributaries flow into this lake
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