KAPIT, May 11 -- A lucky fisherman landed a massive 7.2kg 'ikan ketutu' (marble goby) using a line and hook in the Rejang River near Kapit this morning.

The fisherman then took the live fish to Terasang Market, where it earned him a small fortune.

Fishmonger Lawrence Bangit purchased the impressive catch and offered it for sale at RM75 per kg.

The unusually large 'ikan ketutu', also known as 'ikan haruan bodoh' in Bahasa Melayu, drew a crowd of curious onlookers who quickly gathered at the market.

Rudy Havit, in his forties and among the onlookers, explained that the 'ikan ketutu', was once a common river species in the area.

However, due to overfishing, the fish has become very rare, almost extinct. He noted that catching Ikan Ketut...