Sabah’s tagal system protects river ecosystems, sustains fish stocks
By Arthur Edward TUARAN: The tagal system of conserving rivers and aquatic life practised in Sabah has been proven successful in providing a sustainable supply of freshwater resources for local communities. The concept of tagal, which means ‘don’t’ in the Kadazandusun language, has been practised by the indigenous peoples of Sabah for many generations, not […]
Tagal — a natural fish spa
ECOTOURISM RANAU, Sabah: The Tagal system, introduced in 2001, was originally an attempt to conserve the environment but has transformed the Moroli River in Kampung Luanti here into a natural fish spa and popular ecotourism attraction. Through the initiative, villagers worked together to conserve the river and built their skill in rearing fish which would […]