Suckermouth Catfish Trade Bust: 5 Men Detained in Jakarta

From Urban Pest to Gourmet Protein? The Risky Evolution of Jakarta’s Ikan Sapu-Sapu Trade While city officials struggle to clear tons of invasive biomass from Jakarta’s waterways, a shadow economy has emerged that views ecological disaster as a goldmine. The paradox is striking: as the government deploys Satpol PP and municipal teams to purge rivers … Read more

Pramono’s North Jakarta Suckerfish Sweep: 200kg Removed

Beyond the “War”: The Future of Urban River Ecology and the Battle Against Ikan Sapu-Sapu in Jakarta Removing 200 kilograms of invasive fish from a single district is a symbolic victory, but it is a drop in the ocean compared to the systemic ecological crisis facing the capital. The current “war” on Ikan Sapu-Sapu Jakarta … Read more