A RM10,000 Fish, Cooked At A Sarawak Kopitiam

A Julau fisherman landed a 20kg empurau — one of Malaysia's most expensive freshwater fish — and sold it for over RM10,000. The buyers did not take it to a restaurant. They brought it to a local cafe in Bintangor and shared it among food lovers.

The Rakyat Post Adeline Leong · News & blogs · 41 min ago

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A 20kg empurau fish was sold for RM10,000 in Sarawak and cooked at a local cafe.

Davis, a fisherman, caught a 20kg empurau, the heaviest he has ever caught.
The fish was bought in Bintangor and cooked at a local cafe.
Empurau is known for its buttery flavor from eating wild fruits.

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Davis, a local fisherman from Julau, Sarawak, has landed a 20kg empurau, one of Malaysia’s most sought-after freshwater fish, and sold it for more than RM10,000.

Davis, who caught the fish with a friend in Kanowit River, said it was the heaviest he had ever caught. His previous best was 16kg; typical catches weigh around 10kg.

Buyers in Bintangor purchased the fish, which was subsequently cooked and served at a local cafe.

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Published: October 9, 2026 at 11:48 AM UTC
By: Adeline Leong
Section: Malaysia
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