CNA938 Rewind - Viral catfish in Punggol: What it really says about Singapore’s waterways
A viral video of a group of young boys reeling in a massive catfish at Punggol Park has captured the attention of netizens. Is it a sign of a thriving freshwater ecosystem in Singapore? As authorities remind the public about fishing only in designated areas, Andrea Heng and Hairianto Diman break down what this unusual catch actually means – from water quality and biodiversity recovery to the risks of illegal fishing with Dr Tan Heok Hui, Senior Collection Manager of Fishes, Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum of the Faculty of Science, National University of Singapore