MB concerned over turtles dying in illegal nets


Deadly snare: A ‘pukat pari’ found some 30m from a beach in Kijal, Terengganu.

PETALING JAYA: The Tereng­ganu Mentri Besar is concerned over the dying turtles as a result from the use of illegal nets to catch stingrays.

Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman (pic) said the state government would call relevant parties, especially the state Fishery Department, to discuss ways to end the problem.

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