SHAH ALAM, June 29 — The state government is set to introduce the Inland Fisheries Enactment this year as a measure to curb the spread of invasive fish species in Selangor's rivers.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 1 — The Fisheries Department (DOF) will draft new regulations to strengthen control activities of fish release into public waters.

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, May 15 — Around 30 tonnes of suckermouth catfish (pleco/ikan bandaraya) have been captured via a programme targeting the invasive species in rivers across Selangor since March last year. The Selangor Department of Fisheries' director Noraisyah Abu Bakar...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar SHAH ALAM, Dec 30 — Over 11 tonnes, or 11,008kg of pleco fish has been caught during the second series of the Catch Invasive Fish Programme at a Sungai Kuyoh tributary, Seri Kembangan, since December 7. Founder of the fishing squad Mohd Haziq A. Rahman said the...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SUBANG JAYA, Dec 15 — Over five tonnes of alien fish have been successfully landed within four days of the second series of the suckermouth catfish (pleco) catching programme along a five-kilometre stretch of one of Sungai Kuyoh’s tributaries near Seri...

By Sofia Nasir SUBANG JAYA, Dec 8 — The state government intends to expand the suckermouth catfish (pleco) catching initiative next year, following encouraging responses from the community. State executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Izham Hashim said Selangor also aims to...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Dec 6 — The hunt for invasive pleco fish continues this month, with incentives of RM1 per kg of catch, said state executive councillor for infrastructure and agriculture Izham Hashim. He said the programme, which will run every Saturday and Sunday from...

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, Oct 9 — The state government is finalising a new legislation under the Fisheries Department that aims to curb the presence of invasive fish in rivers. State executive councillor for agriculture Izham Hashim said the Inland Fisheries Enactment will provide legal...

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, Sept 29 — The initiative to catch as many suckermouth catfish (pleco) at Denai Sungai Kebangsaan in Sungai Langat, organised by the state government throughout this month, aims to preserve the aquatic ecosystem. Selangor Fisheries Department director Noraisyah...

By Sheeda Fathil SHAH ALAM, Sept 17 — Approximately 2,624 kg of suckermouth catfish, commonly known as pleco, were caught over five days during the invasive species' catching programme which began on September 1. Pertubuhan Komuniti Pemburu Ikan Bandaraya deputy secretary Muhammad Izwan...

By Suhaila Shahrul Annuar HULU LANGAT, Sept 14 — Approximately 344 kg of suckermouth catfish (ikan bandaraya) were caught via a programme at Denai Sungai Kebangsaan in Sungai Langat today. Pertubuhan Komuniti Pemburu Ikan Bandaraya deputy secretary Muhammad Izwan Ismail said the programme,...

By Danial Dzulkifly KUNDANG, Aug 24 — The state administration is set to launch a month-long invasive fish hunting campaign in September to protect the biodiversity of local rivers and aquatic species. State executive councillor for agriculture and public infrastructure Izham Hashim said...

By Norrasyidah Arshad HULU LANGAT, June 9 — A new law prohibiting the release of invasive or foreign fish species is set to be enforced this year as a measure to conserve rivers and native species. State executive councillor for agriculture Izham Hashim said the legislation involves the...