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Malay Mail
5 days ago
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Motorcyclist killed in crash at Nanga Belawai in Sarawak, rescue teams cross Rejang River to reach scene
KAPIT, May 30 — A 32-year-old man was killed after crashing his motorcycle along Nanga Belawai, Rejang River, late Thursday afternoon. The Kapit Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) received a distress call at 6.57pm and arrived at the scene at 7.17pm. Although the accident site was only 15 kilometres from the Kapit Bomba station, the team had to travel across the Rejang River using an aluminium boat to reach the location. The victim, identified as Benedict Diso, showed no signs of life and had appeared to have been flung into a nearby drain after the crash. Firefighters retrieved the victim from the drain and moved him to the roadside, where paramedics from the Kapit Health Office pronounced him dead at the scene of the crash. The body was later handed over to the police for further action. — The Borneo Post
Malay Mail
11-05-2025
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- Malay Mail
Whopper alert: Kapit angler snags rare 7.2kg ‘ikan ketutu' on simple line in Rejang River
KAPIT, May 11 — A lucky fisherman landed a massive 7.2kg 'ikan ketutu' (marble goby) using a line and hook in the Rejang River near Kapit this morning. The fisherman then took the live fish to Terasang Market, where it earned him a small fortune. Fishmonger Lawrence Bangit purchased the impressive catch and offered it for sale at RM75 per kg. The unusually large 'ikan ketutu', also known as 'ikan haruan bodoh' in Bahasa Melayu, drew a crowd of curious onlookers who quickly gathered at the market. Rudy Havit, in his forties and among the onlookers, explained that the 'ikan ketutu', was once a common river species in the area. However, due to overfishing, the fish has become very rare, almost extinct. He noted that catching Ikan Ketutut is now a difficult feat. 'Previously, ikan ketutu was common in the tributaries of the Rejang River (such as Sungai Katibas, Sungai Muhjong, Sungai Ga'at, Sungai Pelagus, Sungai Metah, and Sungai Pila). They typically weighed between one and two kg. This one, weighing 7.2kg and measuring almost three feet, is extraordinarily large. 'It used to be inexpensive, only RM20 to RM30 per kg. Now, it's expensive due to high demand and scarcity,' Rudy elaborated. He noted that 'ikan ketutu' is very popular in Peninsular Malaysia, with prices ranging between RM150 and RM200 per kg depending on the size. 'It's a favourite among West Malaysian diners because the flesh is tender and sweet, and importantly, it has very few bones — only the backbone — unlike other river fish like 'ikan tengadak', 'ikan semah', or 'ikan padi', which have many small bones.' The common way to prepare 'ikan ketutu' is deep-fried with sweet and sour sauce. — The Borneo Post
