ALOR GAJAH: A Melaka exco member has emerged as the champion in a traditional fishing competition after he caught the biggest catfish using his bare hands at a muddy irrigation canal in Kuala Sungga, Tebong here.
State health, human resources and unity committee chairman Ngwe Hee Sem joined villagers from Solok Batu Dinding in the competition that saw multiracial participation.
“This is my first experience of using such an art of fishing and I guess it was sheer luck winning the top prize in the first attempt. Ngwe, who had earlier launched the event, said village folk used to scour for catfish using the same method back in the old days."This traditional fishing activity has evolved into an exciting traditional sports event and I plan to hold more such events," he said."Organising this kind of competition is seen as a positive way of building stronger relationships among villagers," he added.
The 31-year-old Indonesian from Central Java said he took part in the event after being told by his employer.
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