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Daily Express
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
230kg rare black Marlin loses battle
230kg rare black Marlin loses battle LABUAN: The star attraction of this year's Labuan International Sea Challenge (LISC) was a hefty 230kg rare black Marlinbut the fact that it fetched only RM3,000 in reward did not matter for the nine Labuan anglers who hooked the fish after a herculean battle at sea. 'It's not the money. There was greater satisfaction in finally catching the prized fish which is regarded as the Rollsroyce of the seas for its scarcity and swimming speed of 80km per hour. To catch it is the dream of every angler,' said Wyner Vilus Boijohn, spokesman for his nine-member team which travelled in three boats to hit the 'jackpot' some 160 nautical miles from Labuan. Advertisement The RM 3,000 was because the marlin was caught under the bill fish category. Over-all champions won between RM45,000 and M10,000. The popular marlin is also the original symbol of Labuan's premier game fishing challenge which started in 1979. The marlin hauled in last week was at Ardaser Reef off the Spratlys. SPONSORED CONTENT Wyner said the marlin put up fierce resistance at some point diving as deep as 500 meters. 'We finally managed to subdue it after an hour and won the tug-of-war. 'Six anglers were involved in pulling up the giant' Advertisement The trolling fishing method was used with a 130lb fishing rod and size 130 fishing reel filled 900m of monofilament was used to lure the targeted fish. Wyner said the team was glad the record-breaking catch confirms Labuan remains the ideal regional destination for such events which organised yearly by Labuan Corporation with the support of other agencies. Advertisement The eight other anglers in the Labuan team were - Teddy Eric Alfred,Anthony Tony Dominic,Ker Chin Cheang, Shamsuri A Rahman,Kairudin Hamidun, Armat Mosidin,Zainulariffin Julkapli ,M Yusof Manan and three crew. Labuan is no stranger to such super-sized fish. In 2017 an amateur fisherman hooked a 205kg grouper and sold it to a restaurant for more than RM 10,000 and another 241 kg was caught in 2019 and sold for RM12,255 more recently another 160kg monster fetched RM8,000 in the market.
Barnama
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
LISC 2025 Closes With Deep Sea Fishing, Kayaking Events
LABUAN, April 28 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Sea Challenge (LISC) 2025 ended on a triumphant note on Sunday (April 27), marking one of its best editions yet, with record-breaking achievements in both deep sea fishing and kayaking. The highlight of the week-long event was the spectacular catch of a rare Black Marlin weighing an astonishing 230 kilogrammes (kg), by caught by Wyner Vilus Voi John@Rayner of Sabah on the first day of the event, which was a new record for the Labuan International Deep Sea Fishing tournament. A total of 212 participants from various states in the country, Hong Kong and Singapore had set sail from Labuan on April 22, heading towards the rich waters off Layangan Island and the Spratlys Islands, where the prized marlin was landed.
Daily Express
28-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Express
LISC 2025 closes with deep sea fishing, kayaking events
Published on: Monday, April 28, 2025 Published on: Mon, Apr 28, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Participants in action during the Round Island Kayak Challenge at LISC 2025. - fotoBERNAMA LABUAN: The Labuan International Sea Challenge (LISC) 2025 ended on a triumphant note on Sunday (April 27), marking one of its best editions yet, with record-breaking achievements in both deep sea fishing and kayaking. The highlight of the week-long event was the spectacular catch of a rare Black Marlin weighing an astonishing 230 kilogrammes (kg), by caught by Wyner Vilus Voi John@Rayner of Sabah on the first day of the event, which was a new record for the Labuan International Deep Sea Fishing tournament. A total of 212 participants from various states in the country, Hong Kong and Singapore had set sail from Labuan on April 22, heading towards the rich waters off Layangan Island and the Spratlys Islands, where the prized marlin was landed. In addition, the International Round Island Kayak Challenge witnessed sibling team Nadzmar Sukarno and Shahdan Sukarno clinching the double kayak category title for an unprecedented third consecutive year, solidifying their legacy in the competition. Labuan Corporation (LC) chief executive officer Mohd Sukuran Taib expressed pride over the event's success, highlighting its growing role as an economic-impact sporting event for Labuan. "We saw hotels recording full occupancy, eateries enjoying non-stop customers, and small-time businesses thriving throughout the event,' he said to Bernama in an interview today, adding the vibrant activity provided vital opportunities for local entrepreneurs. Mohd Sukuran assured efforts would continue to be made to raise the standards of the LISC, ensuring it remains a key event on the international sea sports calendar and a strong driver for Labuan's tourism and economy. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Barnama
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Rare Black Marlin Catch Sets New Milestone At LISC 2025 Flagship Event
LABUAN, April 27 (Bernama) -- The Labuan International Deep Sea Fishing Challenge, a flagship event of the Labuan International Sea Challenge (LISC) 2025, has made history with a record-breaking catch — a Black Marlin weighing 230 kg, the largest ever recorded since the event's inception in 1997. The remarkable achievement left both participants and organisers in awe, setting a new milestone for the prestigious deep-sea fishing competition. Labuan Corporation chief executive officer Mohd Sukuran Taib described the catch as 'overwhelming' and a significant boost to Labuan's standing as a premier destination for sport fishing. 'This historic catch of a rare Black Marlin certainly enhances LISC's prestige. It reflects the rich marine resources of our waters and will surely attract even more international anglers in the future,' he told Bernama after the auction of catches at the Labuan International Sea Sport Complex here today. This year's challenge drew a strong turnout, with 212 participants from Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore. On April 22, anglers set sail from Labuan towards the rich fishing grounds off Layangan Island and the Spratly Islands. The Hong Kong team emerged as overall champions, recording the highest cumulative catch weight of 101.70 kg, taking home a cash prize of RM45,000. Malaysia's 360 Anglers 1 team finished second with a total catch of 67.12 kg, earning RM15,000, and the CK Team secured third place with 75.98 kg, receiving RM10,000. The angler who caught the extraordinary Black Marlin was awarded a cash prize of RM3,000 under a special category.
Daily Express
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Rare Black Marlin catch sets new milestone at LISC 2025 flagship event
Published on: Sunday, April 27, 2025 Published on: Sun, Apr 27, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: The public views the largest catch at LISC. – fotoBERNAMA LABUAN: The Labuan International Deep Sea Fishing Challenge, a flagship event of the Labuan International Sea Challenge (LISC) 2025, has made history with a record-breaking catch — a Black Marlin weighing 230 kg, the largest ever recorded since the event's inception in 1997. The remarkable achievement left both participants and organisers in awe, setting a new milestone for the prestigious deep-sea fishing competition. Labuan Corporation chief executive officer Mohd Sukuran Taib described the catch as 'overwhelming' and a significant boost to Labuan's standing as a premier destination for sport fishing. 'This historic catch of a rare Black Marlin certainly enhances LISC's prestige. It reflects the rich marine resources of our waters and will surely attract even more international anglers in the future,' he told Bernama after the auction of catches at the Labuan International Sea Sport Complex here today. This year's challenge drew a strong turnout, with 212 participants from Malaysia, Hong Kong and Singapore. On April 22, anglers set sail from Labuan towards the rich fishing grounds off Layangan Island and the Spratly Islands. The Hong Kong team emerged as overall champions, recording the highest cumulative catch weight of 101.70 kg, taking home a cash prize of RM45,000. Malaysia's 360 Anglers 1 team finished second with a total catch of 67.12 kg, earning RM15,000, and the CK Team secured third place with 75.98 kg, receiving RM10,000. The angler who caught the extraordinary Black Marlin was awarded a cash prize of RM3,000 under a special category. Held from April 22 to 27 and organised by Labuan Corporation, the LISC 2025 offered a total of RM350,000 in cash prizes across 12 events. Mohd Sukuran said the deep-sea fishing challenge remains one of the four main highlights of the challenge, alongside the Labuan Round Island Kayak Challenge, Regatta Race 2.0 and Mini Marathon Kayak Challenge. 'The historic feat is expected to further cement Labuan's status as an international hub for marine sports and boost tourism,' he added. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
