Smooth sailing tourism in Kelantan


Many hands make light work: Local fishermen moving a perahu kolek down the river together at the launching ceremony of the tourism boat at the Tanjung Kuala Sabak Jetty. — Bernama

KOTA BARU: Ramlee Mat has proven that hard work and dreams can change one’s fortunes.

From living as a struggling fisherman, the 43-year-old now owns two “perahu kolek” (traditional fishing boats) that do not only provide him with a source of income but also contribute to the tourism industry of Sungai Peng­kalan Datu.

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