Muara Tuang’s transformation into crocodile park still being discussed
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Muara Tuang’s transformation into a crocodile tourism destination (crocodile park) is still being considered. According to its assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang, various ideas have been submitted to the Samarahan Crocodile Hunters (SCH) to enable them to research the subject and find a suitable area to fund crocodiles as tourism materials. “However, this issue […]
Over 20 crocs caught since Feb this year
KOTA SAMARAHAN: The Samarahan Crocodile Hunters (SCH) team has managed to catch more than 20 crocodiles since Feb this year. Muara Tuang assemblyman and SCH patron, Datuk Idris Buang said, “This is based on unofficial statistics on our part. “I do not have the official statistics at the moment but these figures are also the […]
Rep suggests crocodile-free zones
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Several crocodile-free zones need to be established in selected areas throughout the state to ensure fishermen are free to seek catch without the risk of being threatened by crocodiles. Muara Tuang assemblyman Datuk Idris Buang said this during a crocodile hunting operation held at the old Muara Tuang Ferry base here on Wednesday. […]
Two 10-foot long crocs caught
KOTA SAMARAHAN: Two crocodiles were captured by the Samarahan Crocodile Hunters team at the Muara Tuang old ferry port this morning. Muara Tuang assemblyman and the team’s patron Datuk Idris Buang said the reptiles were caught using hooks and baits which were set up on Sunday night (Jan 18). “This morning, they went to check […]
Wrong crocodiles, says anguished father of victim
BY BARINA NANI KOTA SAMARAHAN: The crocodiles hauled up to the Muara Tuang ferry point yesterday are “not the ones that grabbed my son Atan,” said Azhar Razali. Azhar, 55, added that he was still reeling from the loss of his son Azyan, known lovingly as Atan, having witnessed up close the tragedy. Atan was […]
Croc farming potential source of income
BY AFIEZUL SAMIT KUCHING: Samarahan Crocodile Hunters (SCH), established last December, sees the breeding of crocodiles as a potential source of income. SCH was established to deal with the threat of crocodiles, especially in Sungai Meranek, Kota Samarahan. Its director Datuk Idris Buang said SCH was in the process of looking at suitable technology to […]
