Shallow River Mouth Leaves Pantai Siring Fishermen Struggling To Make Ends Meet

Fishermen at Pantai Siring in Pulai say a shallow river mouth—worsened by silt buildup—has made daily work harder and more uncertain. They report that boats must wait for favorable tidal conditions to leave the area, with low-tide navigation becoming difficult and late returns raising the risk of being stranded. Rizuan Abu Samah, 43, said some days they only fish for about an hour before heading back, then wait again for the evening tide. Fishermen also want authorities to upgrade a jetty built nearly 15 years ago and to extend the breakwater to better protect vessels during rough seas.