Price Of Fish Goes Up
By Achong Tanjong

Bandar Seri Begawan - The price of fish in the country has increased slightly because of bad weather, according to a survey conducted by the Borneo Bulletin. The downpour over the past few weeks has made it difficult for fishermen to go out to sea.

A kilogramme of red snappers (Ikan Merah) would normally cost between $6 and $7 at stalls in Serasa. However, they are now being sold for $10 to $12 per kilogramme.

The fish stalls in Serasa are usually crowded with part-time fishermen who would sell their catch at bargain prices. However, only a few stalls are operating there now.

Some fishermen have been taking advantage of this situation by hiking up the prices of their catch.

For them, it is an opportunity not to be missed as they are covering their losses.

According to a resident in Muara Town, fishmongers have been rushing to buy all types of fish in bulk from any fishermen who return from sea.

Aside from the wet markets in Gadong and Jerudong, a number of fishmongers have set up roadside stalls in other parts of Brunei-Muara District.

Increasing public demand for fish has enabled these part-time fishmongers to continue running their business.

It was learnt that some fishmongers at the wet market in Gadong have also been getting their supplies from Sabah.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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