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Attempt to smuggle in catfish foiled

LUBOK ANTU: The General Operations Force (GOF) foiled a smuggling attempt by two local men last Monday morning (Dec 14). The incident happened around 6.30am when a team from the 10th Battalion in Sibu, were carrying out patrols at Jalan Ensawang. During the patrol, they spotted a four-wheel drive (4WD) vehicle coming from the Indonesian […]

Anglers at Batang Oya eyeing ikan tapah

BY JAY WATSON KUCHING: Batang Oya in Mukah is now becoming popular among locals, especially anglers as it is said to be home to ‘giant’ ikan tapah (freshwater catfish). According George Collin Jennis, a resident from Kampung Narub, Mukah, the largest ikan tapah ever caught was as heavy as 70kg. “We have also been informed […]