Good demand for Ayu’s cencaluk

KUCHING: Working as a kindergarten assistant in Miri is not an obstacle for Ayu Aling, 52, to run her business to earn extra income for her family. The single mother sells various types of food products including cakes, biscuits and a big favourite locally called ‘cencaluk’ (fermented small shrimps or krill). “As it is once […]

Fish galore at Mukah market

MUKAH: The fish market in Mukah may be smaller than others, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in variety and its fresh supply of fish. A large variety of fish can be found at the market such as mackerel, pomfret, terubok, stingray, and many more. For fish lovers, fish caught in […]

It’s ‘bubok’ season in Miri!

MIRI: ‘Bubok’ (shrimp) season is a wonderful time for fishermen and those who make ‘belacan’ (fermented shrimp paste) because it means making extra money. During the season, people look for fresh ‘bubok’ with the best prices at fish markets. The most popular market for those searching for ‘bubok’ is the Kuala Batu 1 fish market. […]