RM100,000 worth of fish found dead


All gone: Some of the dead fish found at Kampung Mumiang.

KOTA KINABALU: Fish farmers in Kina­batangan, the site of Malaysia’s biggest Ramsar site, were stunned to find that all their fish, reared in cages, were dead.

“We noticed something amiss earlier. When dawn came the next day (last Friday), our worst fears were confirmed when we found all of them belly up,” said Kampung Mumiang Village Development and Security Committee head Mada Hussin.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
News , bureaus

Next In Nation

From scammed to soaring: Pretend stewardess becomes real flight attendant
Kelantan cops arrest brothers, seize homemade firearms
Two separate scams in Terengganu cost victims nearly RM190,000
Over 90,000 undocumented foreigners detained in Malaysia in 2025
MACC: Investigations into several high-profile cases to be completed soon
Delay in reviewing Sabah's 40% revenue share will undermine court ruling, says SLS
MCMC and X to meet over Grok concerns next week, says Fahmi
New employment policy for expats to be implemented in June, says Home Ministry
Coalition party leaders raise community concerns at Madani govt retreat, says Zahid
Family claims body of CEO killed in Gua Musang car crash

Others Also Read