Fishermen left in a bind

Taufik (left) and another fisherman with their catch of fish and crabs from Sungai Papan, Pengerang.

PENGERANG: The movement restrictions nationwide due to the Covid-19 pandemic since March 18 are both a boon and bane for fishermen in Sungai Papan here.While the water quality in their fishing grounds have improved, resulting in more fish and seafood, they are facing problems selling their catch due to poor demand, especially from restaurant operators both in Malaysia and Singapore.

Fisherman Mohd Taufik Jumahat, 26, said their catch of ikan kerapu, ketam bunga, ikan merah and siakap was aplenty now.