Assistant Minister Datuk Joniston Bangkuai (third from left) joins villagers and officials in releasing fish into Sungai Taaran as part of the revitalised tagal conservation effort in Kampung Romokon, Kiulu.
KOTA KINABALU: In Kiulu, a highland constituency about 60km or nearly two hours drive from here, local communities are turning traditional conservation practices into sustainable tourism initiatives that generate real economic benefits.
At the heart of this effort is the tagal system — a community-led river management method that prohibits fishing in selected stretches to allow fish populations to recover.
