Growing big on udang galah


Goods in hand: Juvenile freshwater prawns after 45 days in the nursery

Biotechnological breeding methods using only males of the species look set to revive Malaysia’s freshwater prawn industry.

MALAYSIA was the first country to discover the method for freshwater prawn farming back in the 1960s.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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

Next In Nation

Man found dead near Kota Tinggi TNB substation
Prioritise health amid the haze, Fadhlina urges students
EPF launches direct zakat deduction facility for Simpanan Shariah members
Only registered intermediaries can handle customer transactions from Jan 1, says JPJ
Pressure intensifies on Indonesia as regional haze worsens
Young people not entitled or spoiled, just facing different realities, says Azalina
Sarawak proposes onshore financial centre, welcomes Sibu SEZ in 2027 Budget
Landslides, flash floods hit Kundasang villages after heavy downpour
Anwar wishes Rantau Panjang MP Siti Zailah speedy recovery after road accident
King expresses confidence in stronger M'sia-Jordan ties

Others Also Read