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Fishermen Face Declining Catches Amid Port Expansion Threat

3/17/2026

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In Kampung Sungai Kurau, Malaysia, fishermen report a five-year decline in their catch.
After three hours at sea, Lingan bin Man and his family caught 2 kg of clams, sold for US$7.
The Mah Meri community faces economic struggles as they rely on fishing for their livelihoods.
Plans to expand a nearby port threaten their traditional fishing grounds, a concern voiced by Kamal bin Agil, a local fisherman.

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In Kampung Sungai Kurau, Malaysia, fishermen report a five-year decline in their catch.
After three hours at sea, Lingan bin Man and his family caught 2 kg of clams, sold for US$7.
The Mah Meri community faces economic struggles as they rely on fishing for their livelihoods.
Plans to expand a nearby port threaten their traditional fishing grounds, a concern voiced by Kamal bin Agil, a local fisherman.