TELUK INTAN, Nov 11 (Bernama) -- Whenever the water level of the Kinta River rises during the rainy season, Anuar Osman knows it is time to head to the river and set up belat (traditional fish traps) in anticipation of the arrival of ikan lundu (a type of catfish), which provides him with a supplementary source of income.
Flood Season Brings Lucrative Lundu Catch For Kinta River Fishermen
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Kinta River fishermen in Teluk Intan use traditional traps to catch migrating catfish during the rainy season, generating supplementary income. The seasonal activity typically lasts about a week, with daily catches sometimes exceeding 100 kilogrammes.
- Anuar Osman, a 49-year-old fisherman, uses traditional traps to catch catfish during the rainy season.
- Daily catches can exceed 100 kilogrammes, providing extra income from sales to wholesalers.
- Traditional traps are preferred over nets because the fish have sharp spines that make removal difficult.
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