Fish sanctuary to net tourists


Hadi with an ‘ikan tengas’ (copper mahseer) in the Akekchep Kelah Sanctuary. — Bernama

TASTY but hard to catch, the wild mahseer or “ikan kelah” is highly desired by anglers.

The high price this freshwater game fish can fetch has also made it a popular fishing target.

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