Fish breeders forced to sell on the cheap


Trying times: Workers working at Chew’s fish farm in Nibong Tebal on Penang mainland.

GEORGE TOWN: With the pandemic not slowing down just yet, quality fish breeders have been forced to reduce the capacity at their farms and sell their fish on the cheap in wet markets.

Chew Thong Tai, 53, who owns a fish farm in Nibong Tebal, said without events like banquets and festive dining, they were unable to sell their fish.

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