Government Approves RM4.5mil For Research On Empurau BETONG: The Federal Government has approved RM4.5mil for research on the empurau (Malaysian Mahseer), a freshwater fish that is almost extinct in Sarawak. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced this at a meet-the-people session held at the futsal court in Spaoh …
Read More »Taman Negara Kuala Koh: A Perfect Place For Adventure Seekers
Birdwatching, wildlife photography, rubber tubing . . . just some of the fun activities to be had in Taman Negara Kuala Koh. What are five ladies doing in a 130-million-year-old tropical rainforest, ensconced in big black rubber donuts? They are floating down Sg Lebir, enjoying the peace and tranquility of …
Read More »LTT Aquaculture To Boost Empurau Exports
Firm eyeing potential importers from China and Hong Kong KUCHING: LTT Aquaculture Sdn Bhd, a pioneer in the commercial breeding of empurau fish, will increase the export of Sarawak’s most highly priced freshwater fish. Managing director Bill Lu Thian Tack said the company now exported an average of 100 live …
Read More »Hidangan Ikan Empurau Ikan Termahal Dihidangkan Di Hotel Promenade
KOTA KINABALU September 7, 2011: Hotel Promenade Kota Kinabalu akan menjadi hotel pertama di Sabah yang menghidangkan makanan ikan air tawar yang termahal di negara ini iaitu ikan yang dikenali sebagai ‘Empurau’ atau ‘Wang Pu Liao’. Pengurus Besar Hotel Promenade Kota Kinabalu, Alex Cham Nyit Vun berkata ikan ini hanya …
Read More »All For Kelah “The King Of The River”
A feisty fighter and a prized table fish, the kelah is the undisputed King of the River in Malaysia. Frankie Chang is one lucky guy! After 20 minutes of tussling with the King of the River, he had a 2kg kelah safely in his landing net. Chang, from New Zealand, …
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