Illegal fishing is becoming a problem along Sungai Melaka

MELAKA: In a bid to save money on food, foreigners are casting their nets at prohibited areas along Sungai Melaka and emptying the river of its freshwater fish population.

Melaka Historic City Council (MBMB) Councillor Kon Qi Yao said the foreigners were attracted by the abundance of fish along the river and started their activities late to evade the authorities.