Paddy Field / Padi Field in Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia / Sekinchan Paddy Field
Sekinchan, which literally means “village suitable for plantation” in Chinese, lives up to its name as the town is the rice bowl of Selangor. Large plots of land are cultivated to produce the staple rice supply of Malaysians. This area is well-known for its high yield of rice and mechanised farming methods.

Paddy Plantation Schedule In Sekinchan / Best Time to Visit Sekinchan

Time | Paddy Plantation Activities | Colour Of Paddy Field |
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Jan-Feb | Clean Up & Rest Time | NIl |
Beginning of March | Transplanting | Green |
Middle of March-Middle of May | Grow Up | Whole Green |
Middle Of May | Mature | Golden Yellow |
June | Harvesting & Reaping | Yellow |
July-August | Clean Up & Rest Time | Nil |
Beginning Of September | Transplanting | Green |
Middle of Sep -Middle of Nov | Grow Up | Whole Green |
Middle Of November | Mature | Golden Yellow |
December | Harvesting & Reaping | Yellow |
The above schedule just for your reference, the actual paddy plantation activities may be a little bit different.
Video - The View Of Paddy Field in Sekinchan
Photo: Sekinchan Paddy Field

Paddy Field Sekinchan

Paddy Field Sekinchan

Paddy Field Sekinchan

Paddy Field Sekinchan

Paddy Field Sekinchan

Paddy Harvest Season

Paddy Field

View Of Paddy Field in Sekinchan

Transpanting Season

Sekinchan Paddy Field - Harvesting Season

Paddy Hasverting Machine

Sekinchan Paddy Field - Harvesting Season

Paddy Collection Center

Sekinchan Paddy Field
The broad view of Paddy Field (Padi Field) in Sekinchan ( Sekinchan Paddy Field) show different perspective and feeling in different months. March and September are the rice transplanting period, and the view of the paddy field (padi field) is green. During the harvest season, in June and December, the paddy field (padi field) looks golden yellow colour.
We can drive right beside the paddy fields. There have a few roads connecting to the small village located (Site A) in the centre of the Sekinchan paddy fields (padi field). Along the way, you will see water path (aqueduct), few little bridges, birds, birds’ house, farmers and their giant machine.
The view of the paddy field (padi field) is beautiful, and many photographers come to Sekinchan for their photo shooting.
Activities in the Paddy Field Sekinchan
Cycling in the Paddy Field Sekinchan


Riding on a bicycle across thousands of acres paddy field is a perfect activities to explore the beautiful of Sekinchan. One of the popular bicycle rental shops is AMG Bicycle Rental, this uniquely decorated shop is located next to Sekinchan traditional market.
Visit to Rice Mill Factory & Paddy Gallery


There are a lot of rice mill factories in Sekinchan, one of the popular rice mill factories open for the visit is PLS Marketing (M) Sdn Bhd (林贸易), and there are rice market and Paddy Gallery inside the factory. We can learn about the paddy plantation and processing in the Paddy Gallery.
Eel Fishing in Sekinchan Paddy Field


With the wide paddy fields (padi field) covering almost the entire landscape of Sekinchan, there are opportunities for the exciting activity of eel-fishing. During the time paddy fields are being harvested, the water level is lowered, this is the best time for eel-fishing. Eel-fishing is a common activity among the locals in Sekinchan during the paddy harvesting season.
Pictures from http://anglingworld.blogspot.com/2011/01/eel-fishing.html