Premier: Batang Lupar Bridge 1’s 32 piers could be behind rise in terubok numbers
By Karen Bong SIBU, Oct 24: The 32 piers of Batang Lupar Bridge 1 near Sebuyau may have contributed to an increase in the population of terubok fish in the area, providing an unexpected environmental and economic benefit from the infrastructure project. Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the increase was observed by residents of Kampung Sebuyau following the completion of the bridge, which was built across Batang Lupar. He said the discovery was particularly interesting…
Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Tun Openg stated that the 32 piers of Batang Lupar Bridge 1 likely caused an increase in the local terubok fish population. This unexpected environmental benefit was observed by residents after the bridge's completion, despite previous failed research efforts to boost the species' numbers.
Residents of Kampung Sebuyau reported a rise in terubok fish numbers after the bridge was completed.
The Premier suggested the bridge piers may provide a food source for the terubok.
Earlier research commissioned from New Zealand to increase the terubok population was unsuccessful.
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SIBU, Oct 24: The 32 piers of Batang Lupar Bridge 1 near Sebuyau may have contributed to an increase in the population of terubok fish in the area, providing an unexpected environmental and economic benefit from the infrastructure project.
Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said the increase was observed by residents of Kampung Sebuyau following the completion of the bridge, which was built across Batang Lupar.
He said the discovery was particularly interesting as previous research had been conducted to determine how to increase the terubok population in the area, which was believed to have been declining.
“When the bridge with its 32 piers was completed, the number of terubok fish increased.
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