ALOR SETAR, May 11 ― The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) seized 45 sets of ‘bubu naga’ fish traps through operations dubbed the Op Aman in several locations in the waters of Sungai Limau, near Yan, recently. Kuala Kedah Maritime Zone director Maritime Commander Noor Azreyanti Ishak said the operations were conducted based on public … Read more
PUCHONG, April 5 — Uncovering local gems is a tough job. Often, it requires multiple deep dives until you find a place worthy of a journey to try out. Sister Fish Head Noodles is definitely that shiny, sparkly gem, well worth a drive to Bandar Kinrara, all thanks to a friend’s recommendation. It was their … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — The soon hock or marble goby fish won’t dazzle you with its looks but who cares as it’s prized for its delicate flesh. A mainstay in premium Chinese restaurants, the “ikan bodoh” looks like it just met Medusa which Greek mythology tells us can turn anyone or anything which looks … Read more
JOHOR BARU, March 20 — The Johor Department of Environment (DoE) is investigating a sewerage treatment plant for indiscriminate water pollution after hundreds of fish were found dead at the Taman Matahari lake in Bandar Indahpura, Kulai yesterday. Johor Health and Environment Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said the investigation, led by a Johor DoE … Read more
IPOH, March 13 — The State Forestry and Fisheries Departments have taken over the investigations into the alleged use of explosives by a group of men in fishing activities in Hulu Perak, as reported on social media. Gerik District Police chief of Gerik, Supt Zulkifli Mahmood, said investigations and subsequent actions regarding the incident will … Read more
BANGKOK, March 4 — One-fifth of fish species in the Mekong river face the threat of extinction, according to a new report from a coalition of regional and international environmental groups. The Mekong — among the world’s most biodiverse rivers, surpassed only by the Amazon and the Congo — is home to some 1,148 recognised … Read more
PARIS, March 3 — The athletes’ village for the Paris Olympics, which is set to be inaugurated Thursday, contains a host of innovations intended to make it a model of low-carbon construction. Faced with concerns about the vast emissions caused by the Games — from the construction work, the air miles and catering — Paris … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 — It’s that dreaded time of the year when all the Chinese New Year festivities are over and your regular stalls or restaurants are taking a break. This is especially true for those that stayed open throughout the Chinese New Year. Regular opening times are jumbled. If they don’t have any … Read more
SHAH ALAM, Feb 8 – Let’s talk balls. Specifically, fish balls. You can find these spheres of fish paste fried, steamed or in soup at hawker stalls or restaurants in most neighbourhoods, as a component in a dish or as the main feature, which makes finding a version worthy of destination status all the more … Read more
COMMENTARY, Jan 30 — There is an unfortunate tendency for many of us to tune out our better halves after a certain number of years together. Sometimes it takes decades, sometimes a marriage is all that is required. We are only human. Yet I find that my ears perk up when my beloved tells me … Read more
