Fishermen in Johor face danger and dwindling income

Livelihood affected: Del Jaton says massive development taking place along the coastal areas has caused a depletion in marine life.

JOHOR BARU: Del Jaton is a picture of despair when he looks out through the window of his small wooden shack at Teluk Jawa that overlooks the Johor Strait.

The 55-year-old Orang Seletar said it is hard to make a living as a fisherman now due to the massive development projects taking place along the coast.