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Malim Nawar's fishermen

Hasnoor Hussain6 years ago13th Aug 2018Pictures
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An inland fisherman paddling a boat at an abandoned tin mine in Malim Nawar, Perak. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
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MALIM Nawar was once a major tin producer and the many abandoned mines have now turned into lakes.

These lakes are ideal for freshwater fish breeding, turning this area in Kampar district, Perak, from a top tin producer to the largest freshwater fish supplier. 

Hundreds of fishermen and their family depend on fishing as a source of income. Some go fishing whenever they are free for the additional income while many are full-time inland fisherman.

In the last eight years, most of the lakes in the area have been leased to private companies or individuals. The lakes been fenced off to prevent poaching. – August 13, 2018.

An inland fisherman paddling a boat at an abandoned tin mine in Malim Nawar, Perak. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
An inland fisherman paddling a boat at an abandoned tin mine in Malim Nawar, Perak. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
Pak Tam is just one of hundreds of inland fishermen in Kampar district. He works at a quarry during the day and fishes at the lake. At 5am, he checks the net. Fishing helps to pay the bills. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
Pak Tam is just one of hundreds of inland fishermen in Kampar district. He works at a quarry during the day and fishes at the lake. At 5am, he checks the net. Fishing helps to pay the bills. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
One of lakes formed from an abandoned tin mine in Malim Nawar with the Titiwangsa mountain range in the background. Malim Nawar and its surrounding areas, Batu Gajah, Temoh and Tanjung Tualang, were once the largest tin ore producers until the 1970s. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
One of lakes formed from an abandoned tin mine in Malim Nawar with the Titiwangsa mountain range in the background. Malim Nawar and its surrounding areas, Batu Gajah, Temoh and Tanjung Tualang, were once the largest tin ore producers until the 1970s. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
A fisherman praying before he starts fishing in Malim Nawar, Perak. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
A fisherman praying before he starts fishing in Malim Nawar, Perak. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
Fish trapped in a net. Malim Nawar's abandoned tin mines are an ideal fishing ground. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
Fish trapped in a net. Malim Nawar's abandoned tin mines are an ideal fishing ground. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
A worker weighing freshwater fish. Fishmongers from the west coast get their supply from the buying centre in Malim Nawar. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
A worker weighing freshwater fish. Fishmongers from the west coast get their supply from the buying centre in Malim Nawar. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
Fishermen waiting for the weather to improve before going fishing. The lakes are danger zones during strong wind. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
Fishermen waiting for the weather to improve before going fishing. The lakes are danger zones during strong wind. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
A fishmonger waiting for fresh supply at a buying centre. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
A fishmonger waiting for fresh supply at a buying centre. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
Pak Tam taking a break before leaving for his day job at a quarry. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
Pak Tam taking a break before leaving for his day job at a quarry. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Hasnoor Hussain, August 13, 2018.
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