Large fishing vessels are posing a threat to the safety and livelihood of fishermen from Pulau Betong in Penang.
These large vessels have been invading the villagers' fishing territory and refuse to cooperate with the locals.
According to the villagers, the trawlers are a threat to their safety as they operate illegally at night without turning their lights on, increasing the risk of boat collisions.
In a citizen journalist video taken in early May, a fisherman, identified only as Beng, said this problem has been going on for decades.
Video submitted by Chan Lilian, Jimmy Leow, Owen Koh & Lim BS, ICFJ-Malaysiakini Citizen Journalism trainees.
