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Native to Southeast Asia, Asian arowanas inhabit blackwater rivers, slow-moving waters flowing through forested swamps and wetlands. Adults feed on other fish, while juveniles feed on insects. These popular aquarium fish have special cultural significance in areas influenced by Chinese culture. The name dragon fish stems from their resemblance to the Chinese dragon. This popularity has had both positive and negative effects on their status as endangered species. (SINCE OCTOBER, 2008)

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Kut Canal - Unsung Hero of Dalat

Built in 1870, this man made canal is connecting Batang Oya and Batang Igan for travelers shortcut to Dalat Town. On his hey-day, Kut Canal was the main transport of Melanau Town of Dalat to Sibu. Today, it is still on his pride to serve the settlements on the region. It is even still one of water intake for the kampongs nearby.

By completion of roads and Jambatan Temenggong Mat Win (a bridge crossing Batang Oya to connect kampongs apposite of Dalat Town), Kut Canal no more a choice for transportation mode. However, it shall not lost its respect to the local as an unsung hero of Dalat. Even though it is now getting narrower and shallower, Kut Canal is still there and ever-ready to serve the peoples.