First fish sanctuary in Negri Sembilan to start operations next year

SEREMBAN: The Negri Sembilan Forestry Department has almost completed construction of a fish conservation centre or sanctuary and hatchery in Sungai Kenaboi, Jelebu, which is scheduled to begin operations early next year.

Its director Saleh Awaludin said the project, which costs about RM120,000, is aimed at preserving and conserving as well as enriching the various species of fish in the state’s waters from threats, especially rare species like the kelah.