Melaka exco man catches biggest catfish at traditional fishing contest


ALOR GAJAH: A Melaka exco member has emerged as the champion in a traditional fishing competition after he caught the biggest catfish using his bare hands at a muddy irrigation canal in Kuala Sungga, Tebong here.

State health, human resources and unity committee chairman Ngwe Hee Sem joined villagers from Solok Batu Dinding in the competition that saw multiracial participation.

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