Fisherman : I am Angry
A group CJ from Penang made a field trip to Balik Pulau, Penang for some video making experiment and found themselves riveted to an issue which was troubling some fishermen around Pulau Bedong not far from Balik Pulau town. Click below to watch the video.
http://www.malaysiakini.tv/video/17008/angry-fishermen-in-penang.html
Large fishing vessels are posing a threat to the safety and livelihood of fishermen from Pulau Betong in Penang.
These large vessels have been invading the villagers’ fishing territory and refuse to cooperate with the locals.
According to the villagers, the trawlers are a threat to their safety as they operate illegally at night without turning their lights on, increasing the risk of boat collisions.
In a citizen journalist video taken in early May, a fisherman, identified only as Beng, said this problem has been going on for decades.
“These people are very rude to us, and we have yet to receive help from the authorities to address this matter,” he said.
Balik Pulau MP Yusmadi Yusof has also been notified as well.
Beng said villagers are currently appealing to the state government to help resolve this issue, as he fears a fight may erupt one day.
He hopes the government will help the villagers, as most of them are uneducated and their livelihood depends on fishing and the sea.
Story by Emily Chow, Malaysiakini.
