{
  "id": 19157128,
  "title": "Melaka’s Kelong Tiga Nur offers anglers, visitors a peaceful coastal escape off Pantai Siring",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/melakas-kelong-tiga-nur-offers-anglers-visitors-a-peaceful-coastal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/11/09/melakas-kelong-tiga-nur-offers-anglers-visitors-a-peaceful-coastal-escape-off-pantai-siring/242561"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "JASIN, November 9 — Amidst the campaign for the 16th Melaka State Election, a kelong off Pantai Siring in Melaka provides visitors with a tranquil escape, allowing them to unwind and experience the more serene aspects of coastal life. Located just a five-minute boat ride from the shore, Kelong Tiga Nur, operated by local fisherman Raduan Bodot, draws anglers and those seeking relaxation while enjoying picturesque island views. Raduan, 62, explained that the kelong, which commenced operations in early January 2022, has welcomed guests from various states and Singapore, with some even planning return visits and fishing trips as far ahead as September next year. The operator emphasized that he puts visitor comfort first by providing bedrooms, mattresses, a kitchen, a prayer room, bathrooms, and breakfast, allowing guests to fully enjoy their stay.\n\nAccording to Raduan, the kelong is designed to accommodate up to 20 people at a time and charges a daily rental fee of RM1,200. He recounted that the inspiration for building the kelong arose from his search for additional income sources due to the declining fish catches and the challenging nature of earning a livelihood as a fisherman at his age. Raduan named the kelong after his three children and utilized his savings, accumulated through prudent spending, to fund its construction. Measuring roughly 50 feet by 100 feet, the kelong was completed in January 2023.\n\nIn addition to his kelong venture, Raduan supplements his income by selling octopuses to visitors who utilize them as bait for fishing around the kelong. He began catching octopuses two to three years ago, recognizing their growing demand among anglers. To facilitate their capture, Raduan strategically places seashells on the seabed, offering shelter to the octopuses and making them easier to catch. Small octopuses are sold for RM5 each, while larger ones fetch RM10, contributing to his additional income stream. Raduan expressed his hope to secure funding from government agencies to improve the kelong 's facilities and further enhance tourism in the Pantai Siring area.",
  "summary": "JASIN, Nov 9 — As campaigning for the 16th Melaka State Election intensifies, a kelong (offshore fishing platform)...",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}